Topics for Quiz #2 (Summer B)

Chapter 4

1. Qualitative Identity, numerical identity
Animalism; Counterexample: Siamese Twins
2. Memory Theory: Real memory, apparent memory,
3. Psychological Continuity Theory; Counterexample to Psychological Continuity: Parfit Teletransporter
4. Brain Theory; Counterexample: Parfit’s Division
5. Identity and what matters in survival and responsibility
6. What does it mean to say that the self is as "process"

Chapter 5

1. Subjective Absolutism; Counterargument: Moral disagreements become impossible
2. Subjective Relativism; Counterargument: Same
3. Cultural relativism; Counterargument: Though cultures are different in their superficial values, they are not that different in their moral constructions
4. Logical Structure of Moral Arguments: Moral Satandards + Factual Beliefs = Moral Judgments
5. Are there universal moral principles? Principle of Charity and equality (p. 345)
6. Consequentialism and Non-consequentialism
7. Intrinsic and Instrumental Values (p. 347)
8. Ethical egoism (p. 349): Counterexample: Problem with motivations and social cohesion
9. Act Utilitarianism; Counterexamples: Minorities are not included in the calculations
10. Rule Utilitarianism (Why is rule utilitarianism bettern than act utilitarianism?)
11. Perfect and imperfect duties (p. 371). Kantian ethics: Categorical Imperative (p. 369): Universalizability and reversibility; Second Formulation (respect); Counterargument to the second formulation: Problem with exceptions.
12. Pluralistic formalism (p. 377). Prima Facie Duties: You have to know this order: Justice, Fidelity, Reparation, Gratitude, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Self-improvement
13. Negative & positive rights (p. 375).


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