Ethics and Values Finals

Kill myself

Central Features of White Supremacy

systemic opression, Cultural hemogeny, violence and intimidation, theological justifications

(Religion is justification)

Cones Black liberation Theology

God is on the side of the oppressed, jesus is a liberator, rejection of white christianity, blackness as a theological identity (Religion is empowerment)

MLK approach

Non violence and intergration, beleif in american ideals, hope in unity

MLK actions

peaceful protests and civil disobedience, work within the system, universal appeal

Malcolm X Approach

Black nationalism and self determination, skepticism of white america, emphasis on black pride and identity

Malcolm X Actions

Radical rhetoric and black empowerment, seperation over intergration, shift over mecca

MLK and Malcolm X similarities

Purpose and what they wanted

Kants Catagrorical imperative (How to determine)

formulation of a universial law (what if everyone did this)

formulation of humanity (does this benefit all of society

Kants Catagorical Imperative (end goal)

Provide clear and consistent method

emphasize intrinsic worth

universalize morality

Devlins communitarianism (What is communitarianism)

a belief that communities shape individuals and society should protect shared values

Devlins Communitarianism (his views)

morality hold together society, private acts affect public morality, majorities moral values guide laws

Devlins communitarism (strengths)

Promotes unity

Respects longstanding order

offers clear guide

Devlins communitarism (weaknesses)

Limits personal freedom

risks enforcing old standards

majority isnt always right

doesnt define harm

John staurt Mills Classic liberalism (key ideas)

Individual liberty

harm principle

marketplace of ideas

utilitarianism- supports greater policy for more people

John stuart Mills classic liberalism (hope to gain)

empower individuals

progress diversity

intellectual growth

John staurts mills classic liberalism (hopes to neutralize)

tyranny of the majority

goverment overreach

censorship& individual stagnation