Is Applied Ethics Morally Problematic?
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چکیده
Abstract This paper argues that applied ethics can itself be morally problematic. As illustrated by the case of Peter Singer’s criticism social practice, loaded communication ethicists lead to protests, backlashes, and aggression. By reviewing psychological literature on self-image, collective identity, motivated reasoning three categories problematic consequences ethical are identified: serious discomfort, moral backfiring, hostile conflict. The most worrisome is backfiring: research suggests people’s central convictions reinforce exactly those attitudes. Therefore, unintentionally contribute a consolidation precisely circumstances they condemn unethical. Furthermore, I argue normative concerns raised in this not dependent commitment one specific paradigm philosophy. Utilitarianism, Aristotelian virtue ethics, Rawlsian contractarianism all provide sound reasons take seriously. Only deontological less clear-cut. Finally, point out issues an excellent opportunity for further interdisciplinary collaboration between sciences. also propose strategies communicating effectively.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Academic Ethics
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1570-1727', '1572-8544']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-021-09417-1