Ethics by Mark Thorsby

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source: Mark Thorsby 2017年2月5日

1. Morality: Self Interest or Divine Command 1:22:49 In this video, Professor Thorsby begins a series on Ethics by taking a look at Thomas Hobbes' theory of contracualism and Plato's dialogue 'Euthyphro'
A Defense of Abortion 54:16 In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses Judith Jarvis Thomson's essay "A Defense of Abortion". The argument proceeds on the supposition that a fetus has a right to life and is a person; yet despite that it still follows that abortion is morally permissible.
Utilitarianism & Its Critics: JS Mill, Bernard Williams, & John Rawls 59:25 In this video, Professor Thorsby gives an introduction to the basics of John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism. After reviewing some of the central elements, Professor Thorsby discusses the critics of Bernard WIlliams and John Rawls.
Singer Famine, Affluence, Morality 54:52 In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses the influential essay "Famine, Affluence, and Morality" by Peter Singer.
16. The Duty to Act: Kant's Deontology 56:54 In this video, Professor Thorsby gives an introduction to ethe deontological moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
Cultural Relativism 1:05:54 In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses James Rachels argument that the "Cultural Differences Argument" is invalid, further arguing that cultural relativism represents a serious challenge to moral thought, though there are reasons to suppose that some moral values represent necessary conditions for society and are, as such, universal. Next, the lecture discusses the question of Moral observation and how our experience of moral 'facts' cannot confirm our views in the same manner that other scientific investigation can.
Subjectivism 32:22 In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses JL Mackie's article "The Subjectivity of Values."
Hare on Slavery 45:44 In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses RM Hare's essay on why slavery is morally wrong.
21. Happiness as Eudaimonia: Aristotle's Virtue Ethics 1:11:16 In this video, Professor Thorsby gives a survey of some of the central elements in Aristotle's virtue ethics.
Moral Luck 48:07  In this video, Professor Thorsby discusses the essay "Moral Luck" by Thomas Nagel.