Q2 - Ethics Gmbino Notes

relativism (subjectivism)

the reality of ethics depends on peoples opinions. the laws of ethics are similar to the laws of language, they are created by people and change

absolutism (realism/objectivism)

the reality of right & wrong doesn’t depend on people’s opinions. the laws of ethics are similar to that of math and science, they are discovered and unchanged

non-perceptionism

there is a reality of ethics but it cannot be perceived, therefore it is useless

non-moralism

there is no such reality as ethics

self evident truth

a truth that cannot be proven, it can only be shown

inalienable right

these are rights that cannot be taken away nor given up

proportionality in defense

principle states that you can use slightly more harm in self defense

justice, fairness, rational, reasonable are

math concepts.

self evident truth of ethics

you shall harm NO ONE without justification

the zero aggression principle

one can never initiate physical aggression or the threat of physical aggression