A consequentialist theory of value judges the rightness or wrongness of an action based on the consequences that action has. ... A non-consequentialist theory of value judges the rightness or wrongness of an action based on properties intrinsic to the action‚ not on its consequences. Consequentialist means behaving in a manner that positive consequences which in a sense the ends justifies the means as well as what the rules say. However‚ when it comes to Non-consequentialist it is not based on
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The difference between moral theory and moral code is that moral theory is what makes an action right and moral code is a set of rules. My personal‚ every day ethical decisions been based upon a particular moral code. The moral code I live by is be good to others. Ever since I was younger my teachers and parents would tell me to treat people the way you want to be treated and if you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say nothing at all. When I was younger I didn’t take these rules very seriously
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abstinence‚ restrained. No to any excessive pleasure. The art of no. - What is the goal? Anicca: liberation from addiction 2. The eight fold Noble Path: - Panna: wisdom 1. Understanding 2. Purpose - sila : conflict 3. Speech 4. Behavior Five moral rules: do not kill‚ steal‚ adultry‚ drugs‚ gossips Have consistancy in your morality‚ hypocracy corrupts you‚ don’t live a double life‚ fake identity Steps 1-5 are for normal people 6-8 are for monks or nuns - Samadhi: Contemplation 6. Effort
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According to Duff and Garland‚ what are the central differences between ‘consequentialist’ and ‘non-consequentialist’ (often referred to as ‘retributivist’) theories of punishment? Consequentialists believe that whether an act is right or wrong depends only on the overall consequence of that act‚ where punishment should serve to promote good‚ contributing to crime prevention or societal welfare. On the other hand‚ a non-consequentialist believes that an act is either intrinsically good or intrinsically
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Religion Term Paper Philosophy and Religion "An Idea is more powerful than an army (pg 14‚ Munroe)." When first looking at the relationship between philosophy and religion‚ I found it easier to explain the differences rather than the similarities. I began this paper the same way I do others. This generally involves a profound amount of research on the topic at hand. However‚ in contrast to the other papers I have done‚ the definitions of philosophy and religion only raised more questions for
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The topic of abortion is a very controversial one and displays a moral dilemma that can be argued in various ways. Abortion involves the termination of an unborn fetus. Some reasoning behind getting an abortion procedure include: a mother being very young or feels that she is ill-equipped to take care of a new child; the embryo having a birth defect that will cause complications for the child’s life or for the delivery of the baby; the pregnant woman has been raped and does not want to deliver her
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Ethical and Moral Philosophies Ashford University May 20‚ 2013 Introduction The inner works of a successful business is based on the values and beliefs of its owner. In comparison to a family‚ the owner may be considered the matriarch and employees considered sons and daughters. Based on that assumption‚ the responsibility for success and prosperity lie solely on the leader. Family success is based on the philosophy of values and morals of its matriarch that are passed down to the children
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Teleological Ethics = Consequentialist Ethics Morality of an act is based on the outcome or consequence of the act Deontological Ethics = Non - Consequentialist Ethics Morality of an act is based in the act itself. Types of Teleological Ethics 1. Utilitarianism – Utilitarian moral theory is classical utilitarianism‚ 2. Varieties of ancient Greek virtue ethics – Aristotle Ethics is an Example a. The goal of ethics is to explain how one achieves the good life for human beings. There are
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A deontological ethical system is one that is concerned solely with the inherent nature of the act being judged. If an act is inherently good‚ then even if it results in bad consequences‚ it is still considered a good act. Teleological systems judge the consequences of an act. An act might look bad‚ but if it results in good consequences‚ then it can be defined as good under a teleological system. Ethical formalism is a deontological system because the important determinant for judging whether
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Moral philosophy breaks down to the understanding of an individual’s belief in relationship to the group or to that individual. Just looking at the different philosophies‚ the conspirator‚ Bernie Madoff‚ is an egotist right down to his blaming the SEC and society for not being smart enough to know he was fabricating all his transactions. The self-interest of and individual is the fundamental actions of Maslow’s hierarchy‚ but in those teachings‚ it is assumed when you leave your childhood you will
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