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    An Emotional State or Reaction.: "A Feeling of Joy"

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    This document discusses feelings and moral decision-making. It presents two theories: [1] Ethical Subjectivism, which claims that moral propositions depend on feelings, and [2] Emotivism, an improved version stating that moral judgments express feelings but are meaningless. Both theories are criticized for suggesting feelings alone determine morality. The document concludes that feelings are not always wrong but should be anchored in careful consideration of impartial and objective reasons to determine right and wrong. Rationality and impartiality are presented as important for ethical decision-making. A 7-step moral reasoning model is also proposed.

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    An Emotional State or Reaction.: "A Feeling of Joy"

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    This document discusses feelings and moral decision-making. It presents two theories: [1] Ethical Subjectivism, which claims that moral propositions depend on feelings, and [2] Emotivism, an improved version stating that moral judgments express feelings but are meaningless. Both theories are criticized for suggesting feelings alone determine morality. The document concludes that feelings are not always wrong but should be anchored in careful consideration of impartial and objective reasons to determine right and wrong. Rationality and impartiality are presented as important for ethical decision-making. A 7-step moral reasoning model is also proposed.

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    This document discusses feelings and moral decision-making. It presents two theories: [1] Ethical Subjectivism, which claims that moral propositions depend on feelings, and [2] Emotivism, an improved version stating that moral judgments express feelings but are meaningless. Both theories are criticized for suggesting feelings alone determine morality. The document concludes that feelings are not always wrong but should be anchored in careful consideration of impartial and objective reasons to determine right and wrong. Rationality and impartiality are presented as important for ethical decision-making. A 7-step moral reasoning model is also proposed.

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    An Emotional State or Reaction.: "A Feeling of Joy"

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    This document discusses feelings and moral decision-making. It presents two theories: [1] Ethical Subjectivism, which claims that moral propositions depend on feelings, and [2] Emotivism, an improved version stating that moral judgments express feelings but are meaningless. Both theories are criticized for suggesting feelings alone determine morality. The document concludes that feelings are not always wrong but should be anchored in careful consideration of impartial and objective reasons to determine right and wrong. Rationality and impartiality are presented as important for ethical decision-making. A 7-step moral reasoning model is also proposed.

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    feel·ing

    an emotional state or reaction.


    "a feeling of joy“

    a belief, especially a vague or irrational one.


    "he had the feeling that he was being watched"
    What are your feelings
    right now?
    Are you happy to be
    here or not?
    How do you feel about
    your crush?
    How would you feel • can also influence
    being lied upon? ethical judgments
    Are feelings • Being good also
    NECESSARY in involve both
    decision-making? thinking and feeling
    Feelings and Moral Decision-Making
    Feelings and emotions can impede
    ethical judgments.

    Two prevailing theories


    • Ethical Subjectivism
    • Emotivism
    Ethical Subjectivism
    • Truth or falsity of ethical propositions
    are dependent on feelings
    • Moral judgments describe our personal
    feelings
    Emotivism
    • Improved version of Subjectivism
    • Moral judgments express positive
    or negative feelings
    • Moral statements are
    meaningless
    • Moral statements express the
    speaker's feelings about the
    issue.
    • By expressing the speaker's
    feelings about a moral issue
    moral statements may influence
    another person's thoughts and
    conduct.
    Errors of Subjectivism and Emotivism:
    1. What we like is not necessarily good.
    2. We are infallible as long we honestly express
    our feelings on moral issues.
    3. Both can’t account for disagreements in Ethics
    4. Dangerous because they teach us to simply
    follow our feelings and emotions.
    5. Suggests that in ethical disputes we appeal to
    emotions, not to reason
    Conclusion
    What can we learn from Subjectivism and Emotivism?
    • Feelings are not always wrong
    • Feelings, taste, emotions, etc. are also helpful in
    many situations.
    • Can also help us in making decisions that can give
    meaning to life.
    • Feelings sometimes matter in deciding right and
    wrong
    • Feelings should be anchored on careful
    consideration of right goals, including altruistic
    ones.
    • What makes you different from animals?
    • What makes you different from plants?
    • What are your similarities with both?
    Reason and Impartiality
    Significance of Reason in Ethics:
    • Humans just like animals are sentient, only humans
    are rational.
    • Reason – basis/motive for an action, decision, or
    conviction.
    • As a quality, it refers to the capacity for logical,
    rational, and analytic thought; for consciously
    making sense of things, establishing and verifying
    facts, applying common sense and logic, and
    justifying, and if necessary, changing practices,
    institutions, and beliefs based on existing or new
    existing information.
    • Reason – indicate the difference
    of moral judgments from
    expressions of preferences.
    • Moral Truths – defined by good
    reasons that are objective and
    are always true no matter what
    we might think or want.
    Impartiality
    Are your personal
    interests and point
    of view important in
    moral decision
    making?

    However, impartiality is far more


    important.
    A principle of justice - decisions should
    be based on objective criteria
    • We give equal/adequate consideration to the
    interests of all affected persons.
    • Assumes the basic equality of all human
    persons.
    Caution!!!
    Not absolute
    -in our society today
    there are individuals that might demand more
    moral attention or better treatment than
    others.
    Ex. Who should be prioritized for covid 19
    testing/vaccination?
    7-Step Moral Reasoning Model
    proposed by Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
    1. Gather the facts – first indispensable step prior
    to any ethical analysis and reflection on the case.
    7.

    It is important to understand that at some point, we


    must stop deliberating and make a decision, no
    matter how hard/uncomfortable/unpleasant it is.
    Activity
    Pay attention to the news from print, tv, socmed and
    determine which of the suggestions/plans/decisions
    made/to be made by the authorities follow the 7 step
    model in confronting the challenges brought about by
    COVID 19.

    Stay safe and healthy!


    Let us pray for each other that the Lord will keep us
    all safe!

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