Another blurb for my students regarding M2A1. Remember that when we are working within virtue ethics, virtues are moral values. This is not necessarily the case in other moral theories. Do they come into conflict? This is somewhat of a debate in the academic literature. Traditionally Aristotle held that they cannot come into conflict because [...]
Some more quotes from Plato’s Republic for my philosophy students. Themes from these: Legal moralism Might makes right The concerns of the craftsman, including leaders and rulers Who is happier, the just or unjust person? Thrasymachus, "So this is what Socrates’ wisdom comes to! He refuses to teach, and goes about learning from others without [...]
For my philosophy students, some notes from Plato’s Republic to remind us of some of the major themes of the course. Melden, A. I. (1967). Ethical theories; a book of readings (2d ed.). Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,: Prentice-Hall. Plato (428/7 — 348/7 B.C.) Only real life political adventure ended in disaster. Never gave up [...]
Some notes for my students… Make sure to note that in the prisoners’ dilemma "cooperation" is between the prisoners, not between a prisoner and the police. That is, it is in each person’s best interest to stay silent and not ‘rat’ out the other. An example of PD reasoning… You and another person are accused [...]