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ETHICS

The document discusses the importance of reason in moral judgments, emphasizing that feelings should be guided by reason to uncover the truth. It outlines criteria for recognizing good reasons, which include being fact-based and free from bias, while also highlighting the significance of moral principles. Additionally, it asserts the principle of impartiality, stating that all individuals and groups deserve equal treatment without discrimination.

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ETHICS

The document discusses the importance of reason in moral judgments, emphasizing that feelings should be guided by reason to uncover the truth. It outlines criteria for recognizing good reasons, which include being fact-based and free from bias, while also highlighting the significance of moral principles. Additionally, it asserts the principle of impartiality, stating that all individuals and groups deserve equal treatment without discrimination.

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ETHICS 26/02/2025

Is reason important?

- When we feel strongly about an issue, it is tempting to assume that we just know
what the truth is, without even having to consider arguments on the order side.
- Feeling is important for it signaled moral seriousness but if we want to discover
the truth, our feeling must be guided by reason.
- Moral judgments and moral actions must be guided by moral reasons.

HOW CAN ONE RECOGNIZE A GOOD REASON?

- Good reasons should be based on fact rather than hearsay


- Our bias and preconceptions must be set aside when we reason in order not to
cloud our mind
- Moral principles are important to further explain and elaborate the decision.
These moral principles are tested and proven by history.

impartial- no exception
partial- bias

IMPARTIALIRT - This means that every individual, every interest, every stakeholder
is unique, thus important and must receive and equal treatment.
In matters of morality, no one should get a special treatment, No culture or group
of people is inferior to other group. No one is worthy of discrimination without a
good reason.

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