Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:
- Identify and provide examples of how different ethical systems can contribute to different responses to the same situation.
Part 1. Vision and the Quest for Good
This mini-lecture examines Value Theory and the pursuit of the Good. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.
Reading:
Chapter 4 Value and the Quest for Good. Pojman & Feiser (2009) Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong, pp. 46 – 63.
Part 2. Social Contract Theory
This mini-lecture examines Social Contract Theory and the need for societal rules. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.
Reading
Chapter 5. Social Contract Theory. Pojman & Feiser (2009) Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong, pp. 64 – 80.
Assignment: The promise of societal values.
In your small groups, discuss: What values are promoted in today’s society? Should these values be elevated to rights that are provided by society (i.e. the government) to all citizens that follow the laws?
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