Week 2 Discussion Post PHI208

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Week 2 Discussion Post 1 Hello, Based on the text, “the ethical theory of utilitarianism identified the best consequences as those with the greatest overall utility. The greatest happiness for the greatest number” (Thames, 2018). The Utilitarianism theory makes one examine the situation at hand and decide based on the outcome that will impact the most with a good outcome. The core idea of the objection by Utilitarianism is mere expediency (the Ends justify the Means) is explained in the scenario below: We have known that over the last few years. The average rent has gone up from 2000 to 2022 by 105% and rent and mortgage rates have gone up sky-high. Forcing many families out of their homes after years (iPropertyManagment,2022). Here’s the scenario, a building developer comes into a well-maintained area with land for sale. The builder talks the owner into selling the land. The builder shows plans to the owner of what could possibly go into the empty space, such as a country club and a nice dog park in the middle of their well-developed community. The builder told the seller this would bring great value to the homes in the area and talked him into selling his property under market values based on the plans, with the caveat that he would get the loss of profit of the sale back as the value of the house increased based on the new development. The owner of the land sells to the developer, but once the developer gets the property, he, in turn, starts to build affordable housing. The developer all along planned on getting this land and building homes that could help those who could not afford housing in this market. In this scenario, the unhappiness of one (the seller) was outweighed for the greatest good of all those who will be able to have living spaces available to them at an affordable rate in a well-developed community. In this scenario, utilitarianism is right. I understand that the deception(actions) of the builder caused a loss of profits to the seller, but the overall good it will bring to so many who will now have homes for their families is the greatest good, so the ends justified the means of the builder. I know some may say that the morality of the builder was not ethical as he lied to gain property at a lower cost, adding to the pain of another, so utilitarianism is wrong. Reference: iPropertyManagement (2022). Average Rent by Year. https://ipropertymanagement.com/research/average-rent-by-year Thames, B. (2018). How should one live? An introduction to ethics and moral reasoning. Bridgepoint Education Week 2 Discussion Post 2

Liberal high on liberal open to experience, diversity m newness Conservative – traditional Hello, In this world, as Jonathan Haidt stated in the video The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives, “We are people passionately engaged in trying to make the world a better place.” That said, it will take us to share both liberals' and conservatives' s thinking. I would think of myself as being in the middle of a liberal and conservative. Reviewing the issue or question in front of me at that given time would allow me to align closer to one side or the other. The five foundations of morality covered in the video are important and should be equally balanced by liberals or conservatives to allow our world to evolve continuously. Tradition, values, and the need for change or progression are at the forefront for both the liberals and conservatives, but the reasoning behind the morals is what will count. 1. Harm/ care: Liberals and conservatives, this would fall under the Godly principle of not harming others. I believe in the government, the people doing what is right to reduce harm to others and pass laws that help care for those in need. We thrive if we are all well, living the dream as they say and positively contributing to society. 2. Fairness: Liberal everyone should be given equal/fair opportunity based on their merits. 3. Loyalty: Bring about peace, and there is strength in numbers. We need loyalty for alliances. 4. Authority/ Respect: Liberals and conservatives agree that authority and respect in place are required for a functioning sociality. Respect for the positioning /authoritative figures such as border patrol keeping in and out those crossing illegally. 5. Purity/ Sanctity: This should apply to both sides; living a holy and godly life covers everything. As mentioned in the reading, When Morality Opposes Justice, we must not put or do what is not pure or sanctity in living, but liberals agree with this to some extent. I am interested in seeing others post on this discussion, as taking one side over the other was quite a challenge. Hello Professor Wise, The theory of moral foundations does interest me. Understanding the foundations allows me to understand differences in people's stances and have an open mind to hearing them out or change depending on the situation. I have applied the foundations in my personal life, needing all five foundations to have balance. But looking out at the world around me, I feel we no longer are conservatives, lacking purity and sanctity, respect, and fairness. Liberals operate only on two channels of morality, and it seems as if it would not provide them with a solid foundation, shaking up our norms and testing the waters on many issues for the sake of saying a change was made, but at what costs, leaving me to question the moral compass. Conservatives operating with all five foundations show a sense of

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