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6. ARGUMENTS

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Relocating the Problem of Free Will

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The Good

The Good. Utilitarianism is a theory of right action: A right act is one that produces the maximum possible good. A theory of right presupposes a theory of the good.

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Section 1.3 The Laboratory of the Mind

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Lecture 1, MATH 210G.01, Fall 2012

Lecture 1, MATH 210G.01, Fall 2012. Reasoning, Part I. Reason is the capacity human beings have to make sense of things, to establish and verify facts , and to change or justify practices, institutions, and beliefs

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Virtue Theory

Virtue Theory. Shawna Hartman Elisabeth Herman Lisa Zimmer Tuesday 5:30 Ethical Theories Presentation 10/27/09. What are Virtues?. Character traits/Attitudes There are many different kinds of Virtues. Virtues can be balanced. What is Virtue Ethics?.

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Philosophy 224

Philosophy 224. Kant Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View. Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804 ) was one of the most important philosophers of the modern era.

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Traditional Ethical Theories

Traditional Ethical Theories. Optional Tutorial Monday, February 27, 3-3:50. Quiz on February 29. Section one (50%): 10 short answer questions, 5 points each. Largely definition of terms and identification of philosophical positions with the appropriate philosopher or belief system.

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Virtue Ethics

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