Lecture 1 Ethics


Parties: guy to push, 5 guys on track



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Ethics PHIL 2203 NOTES
Parties: guy to push, 5 guys on track
Agreements: implicit

If it’s possible for me to help you, without any harm to myself, I ought to do so.
Gauthier’s analysis doesn’t work here
Types of Theories
Macro-theory: all-encompassing theory under which all ethical dilemmas apply
[eg, utilitarianism
Meso-theory: moderately-broad theory, but does not apply to all cases. Applies to one of the domains of society capitalism fits into commerce
Micro-theory: Narrowly formulated theory meant to provide valuable insight into a particular practice. (focuses on a particular practice within a larger domain) agreements within the realm of contracts Smiths capitalism → Commerce (exchange of goods and services. Does not apply to other sectors, such as religion.


Trolley car dilemma → Interpersonal relationships.

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