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Philosophy – Moral Philosophy The Master said ‘ Virtue never stands alone – it is bound to have neighbours.’ Confucius MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy Our Learning Quick Quiz Page 16 Activities Page 17 Activities Page 18 Read & Discuss MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 1. Give a definition of Absolutism and a definition of Relativism (2 points) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 2. What is a teleological theory? (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 3. What does Hedonism mean? (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 4. Where was Immanuel Kant born? (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 5. Give two things which undoubtedly had an influence on Kant. (2 points) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 1. Give a definition of Absolutism and a definition of Relativism Absolutism – there is a set of morals outside our own judgement. Relativism – there is no objective standard of morality. MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 2. What is a teleological theory? AKA consequentialist, concerned with the consequence of actions. (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 3. What does Hedonism mean? equating what is good with pleasure and what is bad with pain. (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 4. Where was Immanuel Kant born? Konigsberg, Prussia (1 point) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy QUICK QUIZ 5. Give two things which undoubtedly had an influence on Kant. Enlightenment, Christian Upbringing (2 points) MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy EXTRINSICALLY GOOD Something that is good not within itself but because of the goodness of effects or consequences that it has. INTRINSICALLY GOOD Good in itself, without reference to consequences. MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy Immanuel Kant Factfile Details Dates – 1724 – 1804 Place – Konigsberg, East Prussia Religion – Christian Parents – mother uneducated, father saddle maker. Academic Career University of Konigsberg – 1740 Private Tutor 1746 Lecturer 1755 Professor 1770 Siblings – Fourth of Nine Children Character – Eccentric, Meticulous Books Influences The Groundwork (of the Metaphysics of Morals) – 1783 • Christian Faith • The Enlightenment Critique of Practical Reason – 1787 The Metaphysics of Morals - 1797 • The achievements of Isaac Newton MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy The Enlightenment The Enlightenment was an eighteenth century movement in Western Philosophy. The term can more narrowly refer to the intellectual movement of The Enlightenment, which advocated reason as the primary basis of authority. Developing in France, Britain and Germany, its sphere of influence also included Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain and, in fact, the whole of Europe. The Enlightenment is generally agreed to have ended around the year 1800 and the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars. MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy Influences We know that Kant was influenced by The Englightenment and his Christian Faith. What has influenced you? Have a brief ‘out of body’ experience and throw yourself forward in time by 150 years. Imagine now you are a renowned thinker. If someone was writing a book about you, what would they say were your early influences? Be prepared to share your thoughts with the rest of the class. MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy Immanuel Kant Video Add further information as you come across it in the video. MJP56019 Philosophy – Moral Philosophy Our Learning Quick Quiz Page 16 Activities Page 17 Activities Page 18 Read & Discuss MJP56019