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Terms in this set (62)
Appiah's question Which current practices will future generations
condemn?
Three symptoms of rational Exposure to rational arguments, strategic
support ignorance, and common dodges (tradition,
human nature, necessity)
Three grades of rational support Strongly established, reasonably established,
and unestablished
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Moral standards vs. legal Moral standards refer to what is truly right or
standards wrong, while legal standards refer to what the
law permits or prohibits.
Two main aims of moral theory Giving an account of right/wrong actions and
identifying morally good/bad traits (virtues
and vices)
Philosophy "Love of wisdom" and the examined life —
pursuing self-knowledge, reflective evaluation,
and self-improvement.
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Terms in this set (62)
Appiah's question Which current practices will future generations
condemn?
Three symptoms of rational Exposure to rational arguments, strategic
support ignorance, and common dodges (tradition,
human nature, necessity)
Three grades of rational support Strongly established, reasonably established,
and unestablished
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Moral standards vs. legal Moral standards refer to what is truly right or
standards wrong, while legal standards refer to what the
law permits or prohibits.
Two main aims of moral theory Giving an account of right/wrong actions and
identifying morally good/bad traits (virtues
and vices)
Philosophy "Love of wisdom" and the examined life —
pursuing self-knowledge, reflective evaluation,
and self-improvement.
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