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Theory of Knowledge
Ethics
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12th Grade
02/06/2013

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What are the two questions ethic philosophers believe?
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What is a good life?
How should people behave?
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What is Kant's categorical imperitive?
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Act always in such a way that the maxim of your action should become a universal law.
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What is a moral act?
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You don't want to do something but it is your duty so you do it.
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What is a nonmoral act?
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Doing your duty when you love doing it. Proud of yourself.
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What is an immoral act?
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Do something non-consistent with your duty. You don't fulfill your duty at all.
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According to Plato why do people commit evil acts?
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People do evil things because they lack knowledge/ they don't know better.
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Why is Plato considered an absolutists?
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Because he believes there is one "good life"
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How do people learn the "good"?
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By listening to older/wiser people who have experienced the "good".
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How does Aristotle define happiness?
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the activity of a soul in accord with perfect virtue.
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How to attain happiness?
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Doctrine of the mean
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3 things people think will bring happiness?
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money fame and sensual pleasure
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