Moral philosophy

Philosophy & ideologies answers for the meaning of life

Relativism is the concept that points of view have no absolute truth or validity, having only relative, subjective valuue according to differences in perception and consideration. As moral relativism, the term is often used in the context of moral principles, where principles and ethics are regarded as applicable in only limited context. There are many forms of relativsm which vary in their degree of controversy. The term often refers to truth relativism, whic is the doctrine that there are…

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“SOCRATES, INVENTOR OF MORALITY” ~ Excerpt from Straw Dogs, by John Gray

ETHICS vs MORALS

Deontological ethics, in philosophy, ethical theories that place special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. Deontology (Greek deon, "duty," and logos, "science") consequently focuses on logic and ethics. No attempt is made in such theories to explicate specific moral obligations. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica

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" Eudaimonia (also known as Eudaemonism) is a Greek word, which refers to a state of having a good indwelling spirit or being in a contented state of being healthy, happy and prosperous. In moral philosophy, eudaimonia is used to refer to the right actions as those that result in the well-being of an individual." http://positivepsychologyprogram.com/eudaimonia/

Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, and as being the first moral philosopher of the Western ethical tradition of thought #lifequotes#quotes #Socrates

Could the very first way of approaching moral philosophy also be the key to solving modern ethical problems?

Morality

Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, and as being the first moral philosopher of the Western ethical tradition of thought

Scientists found that people who endorse actions consistent with an ethic of utilitarianism -- the view that what is the morally right thing to do is whatever produces the best overall consequences -- tend to possess psychopathic and Machiavellian personality traits.