LSSC Divine and Command Theory and Natural Law Theory Discussion

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LSSC Divine and Command Theory and Natural Law Theory Discussion

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I’m working on a philosophy discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

 

Many people think of human nature as consisting of innate traits that all (most) humans share. Is this conception of human nature a suitable basis for morality? Why or why not? Do people have a predetermined natural purpose that needs to be fulfilled? What are some problems with this way of thinking? Explain in your own words but cite information from our text in support.

 

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHICS CHAPTER 7 Psychological Egoism PSYCHOLOGICAL EGOISM ⚫ ⚫ Psychological egoism is the theory that all human actions are aimed at avoiding some personal loss or gaining some personal benefit. If psychological egoism is true, then altruism—the direct desire to benefit others for their own sake —does not exist. WHAT PSYCHOLOGICAL EGOISM ISN’T ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Psychological egoism is not an ethical theory. Psychological egoism is a descriptive theory about how we do behave. Psychological egoism does not tell us how we ought to behave. IMPLICATIONS OF EGOISM ARGUMENT 1. If psychological egoism is true, then we can’t be altruistic. 2. If we can’t be altruistic, then it can’t be our duty to be altruistic. 3. Therefore, if psychological egoism is true, then it can’t be our duty to be altruistic. 4. Psychological egoism is true. 5. Therefore, it can’t be our duty to be altruistic. ARGUMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EGOISM The Argument from Our Strongest Desires 1. Whenever y