Lecture
Ethical Argumentation: Justifying Actions
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Description
This lecture introduces the concept of argumentation, focusing on ethical arguments and the notion of the 'Good' as a guiding principle. Through examples and analysis, the instructor explores the importance of providing evidence to persuade others of the correctness of ethical claims. The lecture delves into the duty not to harm others and the imperative nature of ethical prescriptions, emphasizing the compulsory nature of acting ethically. It also discusses the hierarchy of goods at stake in ethical dilemmas and the ethical requirements when lives are at stake. The presentation concludes with a critical examination of moral judgments and the sources of ethics in practical human cooperation and the desire for a good life.
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