Phil 2030 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rule utilitarianism - correct answer All that matters is the consequence of the action and actions are right if they are optimistic and wrong otherwise Act utilitarianism - correct answer Actions are morally right if they produce the greatest net gain on happiness of anything you could do in the circumstances and wrong otherwise Divine command theory - correct answer Actions are morally required because God commanded them and are morally wrong because God forbid them Best...

Emma isn’t sure how she’s going to continue providing for her family. In a moment of desperation, she steals a bag of groceries from the store. Many people would say that stealing is wrong. How might this action be evaluated by a utilitarian?  Emma’s action is morally wrong because the food she steals may not be enough to feed her family for more than a couple days.  Emma’s action is morally right because the overall happiness it brings her family is greater than the decreas...

PHIL 2030 Final Milestone Sophia Intro to Ethics

Milestone 1- Ethics-Sophia Which of the following is an argument?  Donuts are the best breakfast food. I had one this morning.  Every time your phone rings, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine.  If you don't water your plants, they will wilt. If you water them, they will be healthy. If you fertilize them, they will be healthier.  I got eight hours of sleep and ate a healthy breakfast. Therefore, I am going to have a great day. CONCEPT Introduction to Arguments ...

Final Milestone Sophia-Intro to E

Final Milestone Sophia-Intro to E