Impartial reasoning vs Partial reasoning: To make logical decision we are often required to think IMPARTIALLY, meaning we ONLY consider things logically and don't allow our emotions and personal preferences and wants to influence us. PARTIAL reasoning is emotion based thinking. Neither is entirely ethical, but it's very hard to be coldly logical (like Spock from Star Trek). In a hypothetical dilemma, we often face a situation that might never occur in real life. We only know as much about the situation as is presented to us in the dilemma. Any "but maybe...." thinking must logically derive from that information; we cannot suppose or make up other facts or possibilities. In the Burning House dilemma, you are asked to think logically and impartially about the value of life and whose life is of greater value than others. In reality, no normal person could stand outside a burning building and coldly reason who was most worthy of saving. See the attached document for the dilemma and the assignment. Due Friday. Also, don't forget to read the docs and sign the form and have your parent/guardian of record do so too!
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PurposeIn the Fall, we focus on the foundations of Philosophy and Logic, culminating with a project where you express your own Personal Ethical Code. In the Spring, we study ethical systems of thought and analyze their logic, ending with the development of your own nation, founded and run according to your ethical code. Remind NoticesSign up to get notices https://www.remind.com/join/7cf69 Google ClassroomFor electronic/paperless hand in of HW. Students can join the class with this code: brtzp0p
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May 2015
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