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Ethics and Morality
Ethics is about what we should – and should not - do. It includes identification of basic principles, e.g. the prerogatives of property owners; and the application of those principles to actual situations, e.g. copyright protection of intellectual property over the Internet.
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of ethical egoism?
Ethical egoism is the belief that any moral decision should be based on one's own self interest. An egoist only views something to be good if he possesses it. This leads to a strong sense of self preservation and ensures the person will not take chances to put himself in harm's way. The problem with it is that if everyone lived like this, society could eventually lead to a state where no one trusted anyone and it could be the downfall of society.
What does universalizability mean?
Act only on that maxim thru which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law
well at least that my prof. says
What is an example of a normative statement?
The normative refers to abstract principles that guide action, indicating what should and should not be done in particular circumstances and why.
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What documents give structure to the armys moral standards?
FM 1
"The Law of Land Warfare, Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Code of Conduct give structure to its moral standards."
What is the importance of humility?
With "Humility", one would be grateful for what he/she can do, it also gives us the ability to respect others. Humility helps you to keep learning, it also helps you to be free from Prejudice.
Why do we kill people who kill people to teach people not to kill people?
You can argue whether or not the death penalty equates to a justified killing. Those who support the death penalty argue that their justified killings are the appropriate response to the convicted individual's alleged murder.
Your question is stated in an interesting way: it seems to be a rhetorical way to ask about capital punishment, as though you are pointing out that capital punishment inherently makes no sense. Now, if you are a citizen of a democratic nation and you are posing that question to other members of your own nation regarding the laws and punishments in your own nation, then it is your right and even your duty to do so. Democracies only really work when their citizens stand up for what they believe. In the case of making laws and punishments for violations of laws, a government has a difficult job to do. In a lot of cases, not everyone will agree with the laws the government has made.
A government has to decide what kinds of laws it actually has the right to make and what things are proper punishments for breaking those laws. An important thing to remember when you are wondering about how laws are made in a democratic nation is that a democratic government makes laws on behalf of its citizens. As a citizen, it is helpful to ask yourself "If I was in charge, what kind of law would I make." If you were making laws against murder (because you feel it's important to have a law against murder) what would you do to keep people from murdering? Some of our lawmakers have decided that a very harsh penalty might keep some potential murderers from killing. The knowledge that the punishment for murder is being executed is intended to make a potential murderer stop and think before he or she commits an act of murder.
In general, capital punishment does not serve as a deterrent. It does, however, completely resolve the issue of recidivism.
It means doing what is ethical and right, and not letting individual freedom be an excuse to deprive others. It is a belief that our behavior must be grounded in moral values-- such as honor, respect, and honesty, values often found in the world's great religious traditions. In a democracy, we have the freedom to make choices, and to do good or to do evil. But we need to remember that we are connected to others in our society, and it is neither ethical nor moral to not only think of ourselves.
Yes of course what individuals believe may have been influenced by society and culture and others are scared into believing stuff (Eg believing in a religion because of the 'risks' mentioned if you dont believe) but i personally believe that right and wrong is a matter of opinion but many choose to live in harmony with others by adopting the same morals as the majority. No What is right and what is wrong is prescribed and judged by God.
When was the song 'Cultural Relativism' released?
The song "Cultural Relativisim" was released on the first of January 2001. The song length is 2:03 and was on the album Surfin' USSR. It was released by the label company Ipecac Recordings.
What are the symptoms of a sick or dying culture?
When people stop identifying themselves as the larger group, ie
the country, and start identifying with splinter groups, ie
racial or religious sub-groups.
Loss of faith in police and the courts. High taxation. A low ratio of productive people to those on the public dole. Out of balance outgo to income and legislation to fix it rather addressing the real problem. An over abundance of laws chipping away at individual freedoms. A breakdown of civility and public display of rudeness and hostility.
aesthetic purpose is the purpose of the asthetical question or answer
Who said the ends justify the menas?
"In the actions of men, and especially of Princes, from which there is no appeal, the end justifies the means." - Niccoló Machiavelli, The Prince. 1537
ethical: right and wrong; having to do with morals, values, and requiring a prescription for purchase. sentence: new developments in medicine often lead to discussions of important ethical questions.
What are characteristics in ethical conflict resolution?
Characteristics of ethical conflict resolution include open communication, where all parties express their viewpoints and feelings honestly. It emphasizes active listening to understand each perspective and fosters empathy to appreciate the concerns of others. Additionally, it seeks collaborative solutions that respect the rights and interests of all involved, promoting fairness and integrity throughout the process. Finally, it encourages a focus on long-term relationships and reconciliation rather than a win-lose mentality.
What is the Difference between code and act?
Hi,
I am Mohd. Umar, I want to get the answer what is difference between code & act.
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M. Umar
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An "Act" is an action made by a legislature.
A Code is a type of legislation that purports to exhaustively cover a complete system of laws or a particular area of law as it existed at the time the code was enacted, by a process of codification.
A code entirely replaces the common law in a particular area, leaving the common law inoperative unless and until the code is repealed
Thus it is clear that a code is a special type of action made by legislature.
