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Moral Theory And Moral Life, Michael Pritchard
Moral Theory And Moral Life, Michael Pritchard
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
This paper was originally presented as The Distinguished Scholar Award Lecture, January 25, 1996.
On Interpreting Strong Supervenience, Zachary J. Ernst
On Interpreting Strong Supervenience, Zachary J. Ernst
Masters Theses
Jaegwon Kim's definition of strong supervenience has found application in such areas as the mind-body problem, aesthetics, morality, and the relationship between physics and the special sciences. The main reason for the popularity of supervenience is that it purportedly has a long laundry list of virtues. For instance, it has been claimed that supervenience accounts are non-reductive, capable of empirical verification, simple with respect to ontology, and explanatorily powerful.
In this paper, I examine Kim's definition of strong supervenience, arguing that a fundamental ambiguity in the definition makes it impossible for strong supervenience to possess all of these virtues simultaneously. …
Our Publication Series, Joseph Ellin
Our Publication Series, Joseph Ellin
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.
Ethics At The End Of The Century: A Mosaic Form Genesis To Genetics, David H. Smith
Ethics At The End Of The Century: A Mosaic Form Genesis To Genetics, David H. Smith
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.
The Ethics Center: Tenth Anniversary, Wmu Center For The Study Of Ethics In Society
The Ethics Center: Tenth Anniversary, Wmu Center For The Study Of Ethics In Society
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.
The First Ten Years, Michael Pritchard
The First Ten Years, Michael Pritchard
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.
The Place Of Ethics Centers In Higher Education, Douglas Ferraro
The Place Of Ethics Centers In Higher Education, Douglas Ferraro
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.
A Philosophic Inquiry Into Causation Comparing Diverse Metaphysical Systems, Jane Fisher
A Philosophic Inquiry Into Causation Comparing Diverse Metaphysical Systems, Jane Fisher
Masters Theses
Causation is a problem for philosophers because in explaining causation one must explain reality itself. Since the metaphysical systems of history are carefully reasoned claims concerning reality, they will be employed in this discussion of causation. We will examine the foundational posits of four metaphysical positions -- Buddhism, Platonism, Nominalism, and Realism -- and review the meaning each assigns for causation. We can then observe how the meaning of causation is altered depending on the system of metaphysics that serves as its context.
A Thracian Charm And Socratic Teaching: The Politics Of Education, Arlene W. Saxonhouse
A Thracian Charm And Socratic Teaching: The Politics Of Education, Arlene W. Saxonhouse
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, May, 1996. Dr. Saxonhouse's lecture was sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Politics and Government and was part of the Sam Clark Lectures. We extend our appreciation to the Institute and its director, James Butterfield.
Civility In America, Brian Schrag
Civility In America, Brian Schrag
Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers
Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, October 5, 1995.