Moral nihilism

responsibility to help our fellow man in need or are we free to stand on the sidelines? Philosophers Jan Narveson and Peter Singer offer contrasting viewpoints on the moral obligations affluent nations have to aid and support the poor. Where Singer reasons that by having the privilege of living in nations of wealth, this benefit carries with it the moral obligation to help those around the world who are sentenced to live in absolute poverty, if only because of where fate had them born. In…

Q2: Galing Pook and Good Governance A) How did the concept of Good Governance occur in your galing pook case? The galing pook case I have chosen is the SARAGANI case wherein it took take a look at the programs in Sarangani Province. We all know how good governance is all about one major aim: GOODNESS in the society. Good governance was indeed very apparent in my galing pook case in Sarangani. Saragani is located in Mindanao whereas war is present everywhere. Saragani has all the means to be…

For now, let us avoid any further metaphysical gymnastics of the arguments of Bad Company Objections. But if we abandon the search of the acceptability conditions, what lesson could we learn from Bad Company Objection? There is an analogous matter which Ebert and Shapiro (1999, p.298) labelled ‘Good Company’. Assuming we have successfully constructed an account of acceptability which helps us to rule out ‘bad’ principles; there is another question that neo-Fregean logicists to answer. Why is it…

George Moore was a British philosopher who primarily studied ethics, epistemology and metaphysics. He devised a remarkable paradox: Let’s suppose it is raining outside but you do not believe that it is raining, and you strongly commit to saying and believing that it is not raining. This could come across to some as an absurd or nonsensical thing to stress, but it could still be true. It could be raining outside, but you are entirely unaware of the current state of the weather. It can’t be…

THE EXISTENSE OF MORAL DUTY TO FEED THE HUNGRY When it comes to matters regarding the moral obligation of one feeding the starved, I am of the notion that they should be helped as it is one of the fundamental principles that make us human. However, this raises the issues to what extent should an individual help a stranger and does it imply that certain individuals in society bear a more obligatory duty than others. It also causes one to question his or her moral duties to others and the…

Are Free Markets Moral? Morality is a vague concept. When the supreme court of India can’t figure out what is Moral with respect to Freedom of speech, it is quite difficult for one to establish whether Free Markets are Moral or not? Well morality is a social contract or code of conduct put forward by a society. So, when we talk about morality, we’re generally referring to the ethical glue that holds society together. Morality deals with our sense of fairness ("goodness" or "rightness") and our…

Singer’s premises are so judiciously phrased that it invites non-consequentialist acceptance. Moreover Singer applies the principle to a simple experiment which offers clarity in comparing the moral significance: “If I am walking past a shallow pond and see a child drowning in it, I ought to wade in and pull the child out. This will mean getting my clothes muddy but this is insignificant, while the death of the child would presumably be a very bad thing." (Singer, 1972). It can be assumed that…

utility and harmony of the society because slave morality can promote individuals to treat with each other with goodness and propose solving the contradictions and conflicts in a tolerant and good way. These two positions could be reconciled of the morals could not reevaluated in a new sociocultural…

My moral compass is made up of wisdom, family, and values that have helped me. It has shaped my decision, behaviors and actions in dealing with people and giving them respect. There is an essential element in understanding my moral compass to have an accurate understanding of my myself in making decisions to reflect my identity. I have learned my strengths and weaknesses to help guide me in understanding my moral compass. My real understanding of myself has been paramount in making tough…

“if society were to embrace utilitarianism as an ethic, people would naturally internalize these standards as morally binding” (unknown, para 2). Unfortunately, not everyone benefits from utilitarianism and moral choices people make. Like in the Kelly and homeless women Catch-22, one person (plus the child) had to suffer in order for the majority of the people (Kelly’s town) can benefit, or continue benefiting. There can be one positive thing we can say about…