Ideas of Hugh LaFollette, by Theme

[American, fl. 2002, Professor at East Tennessee State University.]

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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas

20878

We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application

20877

Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / c. Omissions

20881

The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty

20886

Are we only obligated by agreement, or should we always help the weak?

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 2. Moral rights

20880

Should people be forced to make choices?

20879

Too many options may open us to unwanted pressures, like being paid very little