To review four major moral theories, watch the video (31:00 min) below from 0:00 min to 10:00 min. Three notes from the video:
1.Kant’s moral theory promotes that actions are moral only when they are done out of respect for moral law (1:23 min).
2.An explanation of the Universality Formation; humans act in such a way as to will maxim to become a universal law (7:25 min)
3.An explanation of the categorical imperative (9:50 min).
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Moral Theories Recap
Prompt
As you consider the moral theories, how, and to what extent, might moral theories affect the views and beliefs of a person? Discuss two examples. Do you think Kant was correct in stating that, “actions are moral only when they are done out of respect for moral law?” Why or why not? Also consider whether you think good morals are purely taught or are some moral values and beliefs ingrained in us from birth?
For your citation, you might use articles that show examples moral theories. You can also find articles from experts that suggest how moral theories affect the beliefs of people.
Your initial and reply posts should work to develop a group understanding of this topic. Challenge each other. Build on each other. Always be respectful but discuss this and figure it out together.
References
Merchey, J. (2017, December 26). Making Moral Decisions: Ethical Theories – Values of the Wise. Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://www.valuesofthewise.com/making-moral-decisions-2/
Murrell, N. (2017, September 29). Types of Moral Theories. Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://classroom.synonym.com/types-of-moral-theories-12083079.html
To review four major moral theories, watch the video (31:00 min) below from 0:00 min to 10:00
min. Three notes from the video:
1.Kant’s
moral theory promotes that actions are moral only when they are done out of respect
for moral law (1:23 min).
2.An explanation of the Universality Formation; humans act in such a way as to will maxim to
become a universal law (7:25 min)
3.An explanation o
f the categorical imperative (9:50 min).
Moral Theories Recap (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Moral Theories Recap
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Prompt
As you consider the moral theories, how, and to what extent, might moral theories affect the
views and beliefs of a person? Discuss two examples. Do you think Kant was correct in stating
that, “actions are moral only when they are done out of respect for m
oral law?” Why or why
not? Also consider whether you think good morals are purely taught or are some moral values
and beliefs ingrained in us from birth?
For your citation, you might use articles that show examples moral theories. You can also find
articl
es from experts that suggest how moral theories affect the beliefs of people.
To review four major moral theories, watch the video (31:00 min) below from 0:00 min to 10:00
min. Three notes from the video:
1.Kant’s moral theory promotes that actions are moral only when they are done out of respect
for moral law (1:23 min).
2.An explanation of the Universality Formation; humans act in such a way as to will maxim to
become a universal law (7:25 min)
3.An explanation of the categorical imperative (9:50 min).
Moral Theories Recap (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Moral Theories Recap
Prompt
As you consider the moral theories, how, and to what extent, might moral theories affect the
views and beliefs of a person? Discuss two examples. Do you think Kant was correct in stating
that, “actions are moral only when they are done out of respect for moral law?” Why or why
not? Also consider whether you think good morals are purely taught or are some moral values
and beliefs ingrained in us from birth?
For your citation, you might use articles that show examples moral theories. You can also find
articles from experts that suggest how moral theories affect the beliefs of people.