'Ethical statements' presentation slideshows

Meta-ethics

Meta-ethics. Introduction - Naturalism. Meta-ethics. This is part of the Ethical Thought theme. We have studied Divine Command Ethics, Virtue Ethics and Egoism.

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Ethical Studies LSHM N243/LSH 2343

Ethical Studies LSHM N243/LSH 2343. Instructor: Susan Bainbridge. Ethics as source of group strength One problem with ethics is the way it's often used as a weapon. If a group believes that a particular activity is "wrong" it can then use morality as the justification for attacking

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Non-Cognitive theories of meta- ethics

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Non-Cognitive theories of meta- ethics

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G. E. Moore

G. E. Moore. November 4, 1873 - October 24, 1958. G.E. Moore. Distinguished English philosopher educated at Dulwich College in London and went on to study & teach at the University of Cambridge, England.

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Pragmatism : metaphysics is meaningful only if it has practical consequences

Pragmatism : metaphysics is meaningful only if it has practical consequences. What we mean by reality is the product of our ideas and ideals, all of which are creative solutions to practical problems. John Dewey (1859-1952). William James (1842-1910).

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Logical Positivism: Metaphysics is Meaningless

Logical Positivism: Metaphysics is Meaningless. A. J. Ayer (1910-89). Statements are meaningful only if they are analytic (tautologies, true/false by definition) or empirical (based on experience) Objection: this principle is neither, so it is meaningless

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Logical Positivism: Metaphysics is Meaningless

Logical Positivism: Metaphysics is Meaningless. A. J. Ayer (1910-89). Statements are meaningful only if they are analytic (tautologies, true/false by definition) or empirical (based on experience) Objection: this principle is neither, so it is meaningless

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