What is Pluralism? - PHILO-notes
029 Henry Hardy on Isaiah Berlin's Pluralism
Evangelos VOLOTAS
The following are articles from Wikipedia and Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Some Questions on Value Pluralism
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What is Pluralism? - PHILO-notes
What could be some problems with negative freedom?
What could be some problems with positive freedom?
Why do some people favour negative freedom? What are the values involved?
Why do some people favour positive freedom? What are the values involved?
Philosophical questions about freedom and free will delve into some of the most profound and complex aspects of human existence. Here are a few key questions:
1. What is free will?- Is it the ability to make choices free from external constraints, or does it require the absence of internal constraints as well?
2. Do humans have free will?- Are our actions determined by prior causes, or do we have the genuine ability to choose differently?
3. What is the relationship between free will and moral responsibility?
- Can we be held morally responsible for our actions if they are determined by factors beyond our control?
4. How does free will relate to determinism?- If the universe operates according to deterministic laws, is free will an illusion?
5. What role does free will play in the concept of personal identity?
- How do our choices shape who we are, and can we change our identity through the exercise of free will?
6. Can free will coexist with divine omniscience?- If a deity knows everything that will happen, do we still have the freedom to choose?
7. How do different philosophical traditions view free will?- What are the perspectives of existentialism, compatibilism, libertarianism, and other schools of thought on free will?
8. What are the implications of free will for legal and social systems?- How should our understanding of free will influence laws, punishments, and social policies?
These questions have been debated for centuries and continue to inspire rich philosophical inquiry. Do any of these questions particularly resonate with you or spark your curiosity?
The above video provides an introduction to Consequentialism. The most well known type of consequentialism is utilitarianism.
A longer video of Utilitarianism by Professor Jeffrey Kaplan can be found here.
Consequentialism is a fascinating ethical theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes. Here are some thought-provoking questions you might consider:
- Is it ever okay to lie? If so, when and why?
- Do you believe that everyone should have equal rights? Why or why not?
- If you discovered that a popular product you use daily was produced unethically (e.g., using child labour or harming the environment), would you continue to use it? Why or why not?
- Is it ethical to use animals for testing products or scientific research?
- Should companies be allowed to patent life-saving medications, potentially limiting access to those who cannot afford them? Why or why not?
- Should we always help someone in need, even if it puts us at risk?
- Is it ethical to prioritise the education of gifted students over those with learning difficulties or disabilities?
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