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Ethical naturalism LO: I will know what ethical naturalism is and the arguments for and against it. H/W: Evaluate the theory of ethical naturalism. (35)

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1 Ethical naturalism LO: I will know what ethical naturalism is and the arguments for and against it. H/W: Evaluate the theory of ethical naturalism. (35) 20 th November

2 Recap What is meta ethics? What is normative ethics? Give 2 similarities of meta and normative ethics. Give 2 differences between meta and normative ethics.

3 What is ethical naturalism? Define words by using the mathematical world? Define words by observing the natural world? Define words by observing human beings?

4 What are the principles behind ethical naturalism? See Bradley Statements don’t have to be verified? Ethical statements same as non ethical statements? Don’t need to know our duties? Morality defined by fact? Absolute? In favour of hedonism? Pursue self realisation? Use non ethical evidence? Don’t use Maths & Science? Define ethics in same way as define Science?

5 Arguments for & against For a)Absolute b)Promotes duties c)Against hedonism d)Determines your status e)Ethics defined by evidence Against a)Are science & Maths the same as ethics? b)Can you link morals to science? c)Absolute d)Can you define ethics use non ethical language?

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