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Human Values

Human Values. Humanities 02 Thinking Critical About Ethical Issues. Chapter Two The Role of the Majority View. Is the basis for deciding moral values the majority view? In other words; If the majority of citizens decided that a particular action is right would that make it right?

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Human Values

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  1. Human Values Humanities 02 Thinking Critical About Ethical Issues

  2. Chapter TwoThe Role of the Majority View • Is the basis for deciding moral values the majority view? In other words; If the majority of citizens decided that a particular action is right would that make it right? • “There is no magic in majorities! • If you choose a particular majority or group to decide on a particular subject; • Some would be well informed • Others would be completely uninformed and unaware • Between these two would be the larger group – partly informed & partly ignorant – perceptive, confused or mistaken.

  3. The appearance of Authoritativeness and Wisdom • The conversion of assorted individual views in a single statistic creates an appearance of authoritativeness and wisdom – Appearances can be deceiving. • Yet in ethical judgment, where there is a singular potential for irrational reaction and even self-deception, it is especially important to avoid slavishly following the majority view.

  4. There is no magic in majority • History reveals outrageous deeds supported by the majority. • The majority view may be the only one a democratic society can follow in its procedures of a representative government. • We should give careful consideration but resist the temptation to accept the majority view uncritically. • We should examine the issue for ourselves and embrace the most reasonable view. • In some cases that will be the majority view; in others, it will not.

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