Why are Ethics classes required? What is the difference between Ethics and Morality?
• Morals: (mores) customs, moral rules that we all follow, social interactions, etc. • Moral: • Amoral: • Immoral: • Nonmoral: • Ethics: Theories about these rules. Questions the justifications of the moral rules individuals live by. • Values (axios) individual likes and dislikes. • Why philosophers and not Psychologists or Sociologists? • Are there any guidelines for evaluating various viewpoints? • At one time religion was thought to be sufficient. • Philosophy teaches that one must examine issues without solely relying on authorities. • Rational Argumentation. • Evidence. • Applied Ethics in today’s society: a sampler. • Who cares about Ethics? • Everyone. • If you don’t —your a sociopath • Areas or fields that are concerned with Ethics. • Philosophy • Organized Religion • Medicine and Science • Business • The Law • Media Ethics • The Entertainment Industry • Internet • Why Do We Have Rules of Moral Conduct? • Ethics in Narratives. • Science and Ethics. • Narratives.
