Morality as a Natural Human Phenomenon (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of a phenomenon
Definition of a phenomenon
Something that can be observed and studied
Definition of a natural phenomenon
Definition of a natural phenomenon
Occurs without human interference, happens naturally
What are moral standards?
What are moral standards?
Personal beliefs about what is right and wrong
Key feature of moral thinking in humans
Key feature of moral thinking in humans
It happens automatically
Feelings when following our moral standards
Feelings when following our moral standards
Satisfied, believe we are acting properly
Feelings when acting against our moral beliefs
Feelings when acting against our moral beliefs
Negative feelings like guilt
First example showing morality is natural
First example showing morality is natural
Feeling guilt
Why guilt proves morality is natural
Why guilt proves morality is natural
It happens automatically, nobody teaches us to feel guilty
Second example showing morality is natural
Second example showing morality is natural
Laws and codes of behaviour/rule-making
What guilt and rule-making both show
What guilt and rule-making both show
Humans automatically develop moral thinking without teaching
Where moral responses happen throughout history
Where moral responses happen throughout history
In all human communities
Is morality only learnt from culture?
Is morality only learnt from culture?
No, it's a fundamental part of human nature
What rule-making in groups demonstrates
What rule-making in groups demonstrates
Our inherent moral nature