Maritime Ethics Orientation & Man of Existence
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Course Overview: Introduces ethical behavior in personal, societal, and environmental contexts within the maritime profession.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Existence of Man: Explores what it means āto be humanā through philosophical insights:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Socrates: Advocates self-knowledge and the unity of body and soul.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Plato: Describes the tripartite nature of the soul.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Aristotle: Emphasizes man as a rational, political being in pursuit of happiness (eudaimonia).
II. Ethics as a Science
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Definition & Origins: Ethics is the systematic study of morality, derived from Greek āethosā and Latin āmos/moresā.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Approaches:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Atheistic: Views morality as a human construct.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Theistic: Sees morality as based on divine or eternal principles.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Classification of Actions: Human actions are categorized as moral (good), immoral (bad), or amoral (neutral), with ethical dilemmas resolved by analyzing facts, intentions, and consequences.
III. Ethical Norms & Applications to Seafaring Life
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ethical Norms: Provide standards of right and wrong, guiding behavior in both society and the maritime workplace.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Workplace Ethics:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā For Employees: Stresses commitment, loyalty, honesty, and respect.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā For Employers: Requires transparent hiring, equality, and humane management practices.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Outcomes: Enhance communication, teamwork, and overall organizational effectiveness.
IV. Nature of Morality
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Key Determinants:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Object: The inherent nature of the act.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Circumstances: Contextual factors that influence the moral tone.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Intention: The motive behind the action.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Moral Development: Illustrated by Kohlbergās stages (pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional), showing how ethical reasoning evolves.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Perspectives: Integrates individual, religious, and social viewpoints on morality.
V. Utilitarianism
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Core Principles:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Principle of Utility: Actions are right if they maximize pleasure and minimize pain.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Greatest Happiness Principle: Emphasizes the benefit for the greatest number of people.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Key Thinkers:
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Jeremy Bentham: Developed the āfelicific calculusā to measure consequences.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā John Stuart Mill: Highlighted qualitative differences between higher (intellectual) and lower (sensory) pleasures.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Maritime Application: Assists in decision-making by evaluating the overall benefits versus harms to the crew and community.
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