This video introduces the following: Moral Theory, Normative Ethics, Consequentialism and Utilitarianism, Deontology and Kantianism, and Virtue Ethics.
Sample Discussion Prompt: What moral theory do you gravitate to? What do you think is the most important thing to consider when evaluating the morality of an action?
Sample study guide prompt: Name and describe the three main families of moral theories. Give an example of each. Relate these to the structure of human action.
Suggested readings:
· Normative Ethics by James Fieser
· The Fundamentals of Ethics by Russ Shafer-Landau (Introduction)
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