Intro to Ethics (sophia)

objectivists the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. Relativists Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation. Metaethics the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs Normative Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong applied ethics The branch of ethics that uses normative ethical theories to evaluate and prescribe actions in specific situations and contexts Descriptive Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes people's beliefs about value definition of an action in philosophy and ethics event that is immediately caused by an person's decision. Valid, Sound premises are true and the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises Strong, Uncogent strong because, if the premises were true, then the conclusion would be probable. It is uncogent, however, because the first premise is false. Definition of Philosophy rational investigation of truths Benefits of Studying Philosophy think logically analyze and solve problems. assess proposed solutions. write and speak clearly, attending to details. deductive argument an argument that reasons from known premises to an inevitable conclusion relativism there is no universal, objective truth according to relativism conventionalism Ethical truths are decided by society or culture. Subjectivism belief that reality is not a firm absolute, but a fluid, plastic, indeterminate realm which can be altered, in whole or in part, by the consciousness T or F - Philosophy encourages a subjective worldview. True T or F - Philosophy teaches students how to learn False T or F - Philosophy examines evidence and support True Define an action in philosophy and ethics An event caused by a decision made by a person. Define philosophy The rational investigation of truths Ethics demands the process of ? and rigorous ? as any philosophical pursuit. Argumentation and analysis Ethical truths are decided by society or culture conventionalism There are no universal truths. Relativism Each individual forms his or her own ethical truths. Subjectivism An action that is ethically required to perform Obligatory An action that is allowed Permissive An action that goes beyond the call of duty supererogatory