Чичулин Александр - What is the nature of good and evil? «Discover the free zone between good and evil with this morality study» стр 2.

Virtue ethics emphasizes the importance of character traits such as courage, honesty, and compassion, and the cultivation of these virtues as the key to living a good life. Deontological ethics focuses on moral duties and obligations, and the importance of following moral rules regardless of the consequences. Consequentialist ethics, in contrast, evaluates actions based on their outcomes, with the goal of maximizing overall happiness or minimizing overall suffering.

Finally, the ethics of care emphasizes the importance of relationships and interdependence, and the moral obligation to care for others. Each of these perspectives offers a unique lens through which to examine the nature of good and evil, and provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate over morality.

 Moral absolutism versus relativism

Moral absolutism

 Definition and key features

 Arguments for and against moral absolutism

 Implications for the nature of good and evil

Moral relativism

 Definition and key features

 Arguments for and against moral relativism

 Implications for the nature of good and evil

This section will focus specifically on the debate between moral absolutism and relativism. Moral absolutism holds that certain moral principles are universally true, regardless of context or individual beliefs. In contrast, moral relativism argues that moral truths are relative to the individual or cultural context.

We will explore the key features of each perspective, including their definitions, arguments, and implications for the nature of good and evil. We will also examine the strengths and limitations of each perspective, as well as the ongoing debate over the relative merits of moral absolutism versus relativism.

By examining these competing perspectives, we hope to provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of the question of what is good and evil, and the ongoing search for answers. We will also explore the implications of these perspectives for contemporary moral issues, such as the ethics of emerging technologies or global challenges like climate change and inequality.

 Virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism

2.2 Virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism

2.2.1 Virtue ethics

 Definition and key features

 Historical development and major thinkers

 Arguments for and against virtue ethics

 Implications for the nature of good and evil

2.2.2 Deontological ethics

 Definition and key features

 Historical development and major thinkers

 Arguments for and against deontological ethics

 Implications for the nature of good and evil

2.2.3 Consequentialist ethics

 Definition and key features

 Historical development and major thinkers

 Arguments for and against consequentialist ethics

 Implications for the nature of good and evil

This section will examine three major ethical frameworks: virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism. Each of these frameworks offers a distinct approach to understanding the nature of good and evil, and has been influential in the history of moral philosophy.

We will begin by defining each framework and exploring its key features. We will also examine the historical development of each framework and the major thinkers associated with it.

We will then consider the arguments for and against each framework, including critiques of their strengths and limitations. Finally, we will explore the implications of each framework for the nature of good and evil, including how they approach questions such as the role of intention, the nature of moral obligations, and the evaluation of moral actions.

By examining these frameworks, we hope to provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of the question of what is good and evil, and the ongoing search for answers. We will also explore how these frameworks can be applied to contemporary moral issues, such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, global poverty, and social justice.

 The role of reason and emotion in moral decision-making

2.3 The role of reason and emotion in moral decision-making

2.3.1 Reason and morality

 The role of reason in moral decision-making

 Rationalism versus intuitionism

 Arguments for and against the primacy of reason in morality

2.3.2 Emotion and morality

 The role of emotion in moral decision-making

 Emotivism versus cognitivism

 Arguments for and against the role of emotion in morality

2.3.3 Integrating reason and emotion

 The complementary nature of reason and emotion in moral decision-making

 Approaches to integrating reason and emotion in moral decision-making