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Ethics and Morality Theory

Ethics and Morality Theory. Part 1 6 September 2006. Administrative. Class roll This should be the correct list! Short Paper Last chance: no repeating the same topic for term project Paper copy due at class Electronic due at 7 pm through Blackboard. What is ethics ?.

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Ethics and Morality Theory

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  1. Ethics and Morality Theory Part 1 6 September 2006

  2. Administrative • Class roll • This should be the correct list! • Short Paper • Last chance: no repeating the same topic for term project • Paper copy due at class • Electronic due at 7 pm through Blackboard

  3. What is ethics? Ethics – “philosophical study of morality” Philosophy -- Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.

  4. What is ethics? Ethics – “philosophical study of morality” Morality – rules of conduct describing what people in a society should and should not do What is society?

  5. Society Association of people organized under a system of rules designed to advance the good of its members over time Rawls, A Theory of Justice

  6. Ethics • What choices that people make are part of ethics? • Must be voluntary • Must relate to morality • What is the fundamental purpose of any moral system? • To advance the common good • What rules of conduct did you learn growing up?

  7. What is the common good? • James Moor’s core values • Life • Happiness • Ability to accomplish goals

  8. Ethical Dilemma • Apparent conflict between moral imperatives • New technologies can open up new social problems and new ethical dilemmas • Examples? • Can new technologies change morality?

  9. And for a break… • Look Like My Dog Contest

  10. In Monday’s paper • Law firm was hacked • Suing IBM for information • Herald Sun article • Break into small groups (4-5 people) and spend 10 minutes discussing • Should IBM be required to give information? • What level of proof should be required? • If IBM has some bad guys, shouldn’t they WANT to help?

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