Ethics 2 - Moral and Non-moral standards .pptx

Lesson 2: Moral and Non- Moral Standards

1. STANDARDS WHAT ARE a level of quality of attainment. an idea or thing used as a measure, norm or model in comparative evaluation

2. WHY WE NEED TO DISTINGUISH MORAL STANDARDS FROM NON-MORAL ONES? Some values do have moral implications while other’s don’t

3. HOW WE ADDRESS THIS CULTURAL CONUNDRUM People have to understand the difference between moral standards and non-moral ones, to identify fundamental ethical values that may guide our actions.

4. MORAL STANDARDS NON-MORAL STANDARDS FORCE OTHERS TO ACT ACCORDINGLY WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO IMPOSE ON OTHERS

5. MORAL STANDARDS NON-MORAL STANDARDS What moral and non-moral problems? AFFECT OTHER PEOPLE DO NOT AFFECT OTHER PEOPLE

6. involve the rules people have about the kinds of actions they believe are morally right and wrong, as well as the values they place on the kinds of objects they believe are morally good and morally bad. Some ethicists equate moral standards with  moral values  and  moral principles . MORAL STANDARDS

7. a re norms that individuals or groups have about the kinds of actions believed to be morally right or wrong, as well as the values places on what we believed to be morally good or morally bad. MORAL STANDARDS

8. normally promote “the good” that is, the welfare and well-being of humans as well as animals and the environment MORAL STANDARDS

9. Consistency it may differ from society to society and culture to culture MORAL STANDARDS

10. NORMS VALUES + = MORAL STANDARDS general rules about actions or behaviors Enduring beliefs about what is good and de sirable, or not

11. CHARACTERISTICS OF MORAL STANDARDS Deal with matters we think can seriously injure or benefit humans, animals and the environment; Not established or changed by the decisions of authoritative individuals or bodies; Overriding, that is, they take precedence over other standards and considerations, especially of self-interest; Based on impartial considerations; Associate with special emotions and vocabulary.

12. Different CULTURES have different moral standards What is matter of moral indifference that is, a matter of taste in one culture may be a matter of moral significance in another

13. refer to standards by which we judge what is good or bad and right or wrong in a non-moral way. are matters of taste or preference NON- MORAL STANDARDS

14. refers to rules that affect the choice of a person but are not linked to moral or ethical considerations, similar with ethics people use value judgment in dealing with these aspects. NON- MORAL STANDARDS

15. Manage individual life, aspirations and desires and may decide a person’s place in his group. Some non-moral standards of any society could be the table manners, general etiquette, clothing etc. NON- MORAL STANDARDS

16. Govern individual life, aspirations and desires and may decide a person ’s place in his group. Some non-moral standards of any society could be grammar and language expectation, clothing, etc. NON- MORAL STANDARDS

17. Examples: Standards of etiquette The law Standards of aesthetics NON- MORAL STANDARDS

18. is a set of rules on how an individual should responsibly behave in the society. Table manners such as the proper use of utensils and the proper manner of eating are examples of etiquette . ETIQUETTE

19. What fall outside the scope Any violations that does not pose a serious threat to human well-being Example: wearing shorts to a formal party NON- MORAL STANDARDS

20. Welfare of non-beings Relies on Authority-Law Religion, Tradition Limits Hegemony Self Interest X emotions and vocabulary CHARACTERISTICS OF NON-MORAL STANDARDS

21. EXAMPLES OF NON-MORAL STANDARDS Standards of etiquette by which we judge manners as good or bad Standards we call the law by which we judge legal right and wrong Standards of aesthetics – good or bad art The athletic standards – how well a game is being played

22. ACTIVITY 1 Answer the following questions. What is the difference between moral standards and non-moral standards? How do you characterize moral standards? Non-moral standards? When do you say it is a moral experience?