Moral Philosophy PDF
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This document provides an overview of moral philosophy, covering historical background, different types of ethics, its importance, and various groups. It includes topics such as the origins of ethics, various approaches to ethical decision-making, and the societal implications of ethical principles.
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MORAL PHILOSOPHY DR.AYURO The concept of Ethics germinated form Europe It was in Greece where it all begun HISTORICAL This was because of the BACKGROUND geographical location of Greece Another was because it people or inha...
MORAL PHILOSOPHY DR.AYURO The concept of Ethics germinated form Europe It was in Greece where it all begun HISTORICAL This was because of the BACKGROUND geographical location of Greece Another was because it people or inhabitant And also its topography The concept of Greek ethics can be traced on the HISTORICAL literary forms created by BACKGROUND the Greek writer in their Epics,And other stories The epic poems that stand at the beginning of many world literatures, such as the HISTORICAL Mesopotamian Epic of BACKGROUND Gilgamesh, Homer's Iliad and the Icelandic Eddas, portray a set of values that suit the strong leader of a small tribe. Ethics is the branch of philosophy that examines right and wrong moral behavior, moral concepts (such as justice, virtue, duty) and moral language. Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior" It is the science of Morality Morality- refers to the set of standards a person has ETHICS about it refers to what is right and wrong. is a discipline that examines the moral ETHICS standards of an individual or a society. Acceptable behavior STANDARD and practices in a NORMS given place. CHURCH SCHOOL HOSPITAL INSTITUTIONS FAMILY GOVERNMENT MEDIA Geographical location Factors for VARIATION Cultural practices of Standard Presence of Education Norms Influence of an institution An examination of particular issues in both personal and social spheres (business, medicine, environment, media, law, sex, health, etc.) that are APPLIED matters of moral judgment. ETHICS Focused on the application of practical concerns on ethics, it seeks to determine the moral permissibility of an actions Known as analytic ethics, looks into the nature, meaning, scope and foundations of moral values and META ETHICS discourses. It Clarifies the basic ideas, concepts, and assumptions about moral beliefs and judgments Presents what people think about right and wrong, how they behave, DESCRIPTIVE or how they reason about ethics. ETHICS It is Incorporated in the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, sociology, history. 1.It is a requirement for life 2.It is a requirement for society IMPORTANCE 3.For Religious purposes OF ETHICS 4.To serve as guide to every human being 5. For self interest IN GROUP OUT GROUP PRIMARY GROUP SECONDARY GROUP FORMAL GROUP KINDS OF INFORMAL GROUP GROUP TRIAD DYAD VERTICAL GROUP HORIZONTAL
