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4 days ago · Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics are explained rigorously and systematically, with a vivid writing style that enlivens the topics with energy and wit.
5 days ago · Singer’s work in applied ethics and his activism in politics were informed by his utilitarianism, the tradition in ethical philosophy that holds that actions are right or wrong depending on the extent to which they promote happiness or prevent pain.
1 day ago · Philosophy ( φιλοσοφία, 'love of wisdom', in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions. Historically, many of the individual sciences ...
5 days ago · Curated subtitles available in English! This video is part of my course Introduction to Ethics; see https://jounivilkka.fi/tff_fi2.htm for more information!T...
1 day ago · In ethical philosophy, utilitarianism is a family of normative ethical theories that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals. [1] [2] In other words, utilitarian ideas encourage actions that ensure the greatest good for the greatest number. Although different varieties of utilitarianism admit ...
3 days ago · The briefs, written by leading ethicists, are nonpartisan, describing topics from a range of perspectives that are grounded in scientific facts. The Hastings Center is a bioethics research institute and the leading ethics center committed to advancing health, science, and technology.
5 days ago · Updated: Apr 29, 2024. Listen. Read Summary. Ethics, a perennial puzzle of human existence, presents a labyrinthine journey through metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics.
