r&e

three words used interchangeably this semester for "deeply-held opinions about right and wrong and the behavior those opinions produce."

values morals and ethics

what ones moral behavior produces in the eyes of others

reputation or character

difference between morals/ethics and character/reputation

they’re not two different things, you get a reputation based off your actions

what is/is not meant by the terms “good” and “bad”

• if we say theyre bad, we aren’t saying theyre evil
  • tis a spectrum
  • pleasing/unpleasing

vice and virtues

• vice
  • the bad stuff you shouldn’t be doing
• virtue
  • the good stuff

what are good people ultimately trying to create

a better change

• a violentless world
• peace
• equality
  • no ranks
  • no ones above another
• justice

what is the study of ethics ultimately supposed to do to a person

make us good people

ring of gyges basic facts

• he found a ring that made him invisible
• he then used the ring to steal the kings wife, kill the king and take the throne
  • the ring allowed him to escape punishment and get away with everything scot free

what does plato say about happiness and morals and reasons to be good

• True happiness only comes with inner peace and integrity
• he thought that you cant be happy without being good
• being moral brings true happiness

what does plato’s opponents say about happiness and morals and reasons to be good

• happiness comes from getting your way, regardless of morality
• we want to appear moral
• didn’t care for morals
  • we dont need morals

what does eudaemonia mean

To really be happy one must be at peace with who they are. thus must be good/virtuous

who is most associated with eudaimonia

Aristotle

8 reasons usually given to be good

1. Negative consequences/punishments
2. Positive rewards/affirmations
3. Reputation/social impacts
4. Results/impact on others
5. Example/influence on others
6. Conscience/guilt/peace
7. Sense of right and wrong/propriety/integrity/duty
8. Empathy/how would I feel if that was me

three categories to be good

1. external
2. social
3. internal

difference between legality and morality SHORT VERSION

• legality
  • can I do this
• morality
  • should I do this

difference between legality and morality LONG VERSION

• Legality
  • Pertains to the law of a group of people
  • That which a society says is permissible or not – usually actions more than attitudes
  • Tells you what you “can” do or not do
  • Often based on moral sentiment, but not always
• Morality
  • Pertaining to morals
  • What an individual thinks is permissible or not, based on philosophy/religion/ideal
  • Often viewed by adherents as more universal than laws
  • The laws may change but you are firm in your belief
  • Tells you what you “should” do or not do