1. 7 When Values Clash Integrative1 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches Another View of Moral Conflicts Additional Tools Both or all sides of an issue have points to be made or right about something. Popular debate usually states only one side be correct. No common ground. Pro-life or Pro-Choice Assisted suicides Gay marriage Gun control Answer: Categorically a Yes or No; no ambiguity, no gray areas Most moral issues have genuine good on both sides or compelling reasons. What really matters? Dialogue is about: Right versus Right compare to Right versus Wrong Issues:

2. 7 When Values Clash Integrative2 What is Each Side Right About? Alternative approaches to dialogue. Question What is right about each side of the issue? Look for strong points Habits can be enabling and disabling. New paradigm? Affirmative action One side: Racism and sexism is wrong Stereotypes of people Justice requires special consideration and equity One side: One injustice should not create another injustice Colorblindness Perhaps both side have a point: Two different forms of justice conflict 2 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches

3. 7 When Values Clash Integrative3 What is Each Theory Right About? Alternative approaches What is each theory right about? Assisted Suicide Utilitarian's: Good is the relief of pain Theory of Right: Devaluing life, Kant-Life is a value Theory of Virtue: Courage, humility, resoluteness Stalemate? Fight? Shared challenge and tough choices and pieces to the puzzle. 33 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches

4. 7 When Values Clash Integrative4 Integrative Methods Strategies Acknowledgement by all sides of all the values that are involved. Seek win/win---not----win/lose solutions or common ground. Three integrative strategies 1.We can at least split the difference 2.Explore compatible values with an eye to finding ways to satisfy both at the same time. 3.We can work from those shared values toward jointly agreeable resolutions. Example: Where do we go for vacation? Moral examples: Affirmative Action and Gun Control 44 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches

5. 7 When Values Clash Integrative5 When to Hold Firm Integrative methods do have limits How to Tell? Obvious ones as hatred, random violence, needless injury Basic values of happiness, fairness, respect, character and care without an equal defense Listen to the people with humility and honesty Keep an open mind Hold firm is usually the exception not the rule. 55 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches

6. 7 When Values Clash Integrative6 Exercises and Notes: Each Side is Right About Something Page 131 Chapter 7 When Values Clash Integrative Approaches