Kant’s Moral Theory: The Flaws One of the most controversial aspects of Kant’s moral philosophy is his theory regarding the concept of duty. Duty is the moral necessity to perform actions for no other reason than to obey the dictates of a higher authority without any selfish inclination. Immanuel Kant states that the only moral motivation is a devotion to duty. The same action can be seen as moral if it is done for the sake of one’s duty but also as not moral (Kant distinguished between immoral and
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Identifying three sources of professional values and ethics “Gold existed before barter‚ money‚ and systems of economics were invented to use gold. Animals existed before Zoology was invented to study animals. Ethics and morals existed before religions and philosophies were invented to use to study ethics and morals. No religion nor philosophy invented ethics‚ nor can any religion or philosophy lay claim of being the source or measure of ethics.” (Gowdy‚ 2008). The sources of professional values and
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ETHICS AND MORALS Ethics and morals relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. While they are sometimes used interchangeably‚ they are different: ethics refer to rules provided by an external source‚ e.g.‚ codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religions. Morals refer to an individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong. Comparison chart ETHICS MORALS What
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Virtue ethics belongs to the branch of philosophy called ethics. Virtue ethics is also a sub branch of normative ethics and it contrasts with disteleology because normative ethics is more concerned about characteristics of a person rather than the moral duties and laws they must abide‚ so Natural Moral Law‚ Kantian ethics and Divine Command are usually dismissed by Virtue Ethics. This ethical theory also contrasts with consequentialism e.g. Utilitarianism which is more focused on results and outcomes
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that enable people to see outside and still be in the comfort of the indoors. Now‚ the eudaimonia builds upon that; basically it describes how the item would need to achieve its telos. Back to the window example again‚ the eudaimonia would be when one can see the outside. Bringing this whole idea together is how the arete works; it describes the characteristics of how the eudaimonia is able to achieve its telos. To complete the window example‚ the aretes would be like visibility‚
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Moral power stems from tradition and a feeling of obligation to one’s fellow community members. Durkheim describes it by writing “When a native is asked why he follows his rites‚ he replies that ancestors have always done so and that he must follow their example. [...] he feels morally obligated so to conduct himself; he feels he is obeying a sort of imperative‚ fulfilling a duty” (Durkheim 192). The moral obligation members feel for one another is the primary reason
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My personal governing values and personal ethics code are based on what I truly believe to be right and true. With commitment and strength of mind‚ I propose solid values that will help drive my goals and activities through the road of success. Physical Health: * Value: * I will remain fit both mentally and physically year long. * I will maintain a constant balance-diet to sustain a healthy appearance. * I will continue to exercise to keep increasing confidence and self
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Name: Finance 1 Student Name: Yaxi Huang Assignment Name or Number: assignment one In this paper‚ I would report in two different parts. One of them is that why a typical university student is likely to be a deficit unit and another part is discussing how any one function of the financial system impacts on a typical university student. Before the paper proceeds‚ I would first briefly introduce some related concepts which would be referred in my following words. As I referred before‚ key words
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Dieties: The Lady: The Lady is the Goddess and represents the three stages of womanhood. She is often symbolized by the triple moon symbol‚ showing the waxing‚ full‚ and waning phases. These three phases represent the Goddess in Her roles as the Maiden‚ the Mother‚ and the Crone (an elderly wise woman.) The maiden is youthful innocence and beauty‚ while the Mother is the creator of life. In her aspect as the Crone‚ the Lady is typically a symbol of sagacity‚ intuition‚ and knowledge‚ and she
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Introduction How can theories be used to explain the concept of resilience? Or‚ in this case‚ how can Kohlberg’s theory of moral development be used to explain the concept of resilience in David’s life from The Lost Boy? Kohlberg’s Moral Development theory was chosen due to David’s struggle growing up in a house with abuse. Throughout the story David has trouble with making “right” and “wrong” decisions. David faces his choices and why he has made them throughout The Lost Boy (Pelzer‚ 2002)
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