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Introduction to Ethics: Desire, Good Life, and Moral Reflection

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HUM-329: Ethical issues in scientific research

L'objectif est de permettre à l'étudiant-e de:

appréhender les biens en jeu dans la recherche et la production d'énoncés scientifiques
d'apprendre à les identifier dans des cas pratiques, à discerner les tensions entre ces biens en jeu, à les réfléch ...

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This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of ethics, exploring the desire for a good life with and for others. It delves into the origins of ethics, the object of ethical reflection, and the relationship between desire, rule, and the common good. The lecture discusses different conceptions of the good, the importance of impartiality, and the ethical problem of partiality. It also examines the role of knowledge in ethical action, drawing inspiration from philosophical works. The lecture concludes by emphasizing the practical nature of ethics, highlighting the importance of collaboration, cooperation, and the pursuit of the common good.

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Ethics

Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior". The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concerns matters of value; these fields comprise the branch of philosophy called axiology. Ethics seeks to resolve questions of human morality by defining concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime. As a field of intellectual inquiry, moral philosophy is related to the fields of moral psychology, descriptive ethics, and value theory.

Ethics in religion

Ethics involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. A central aspect of ethics is "the good life", the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying, which is held by many philosophers to be more important than traditional moral conduct. Most religions have an ethical component, often derived from purported supernatural revelation or guidance. Some assert that religion is necessary to live ethically.

Business ethics

Business ethics (also known as corporate ethics) is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics, that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business environment. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and entire organizations. These ethics originate from individuals, organizational statements or the legal system. These norms, values, ethical, and unethical practices are the principles that guide a business.

Outline of ethics

Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concern matters of value, and thus comprise the branch of philosophy called axiology. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to ethics.

Philosophy

Philosophy (love of wisdom in ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions. Historically, many of the individual sciences, like physics and psychology, formed part of philosophy. But they are considered separate academic disciplines in the modern sense of the term.

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