Ethics and Moral Philosophy: A Comprehensive Guide
Chapter 1: Ethics and Ethical Reasoning
Normative claim: in philosophy, normative statements affirm how things should or ought to be, how to value them, which things are good or bad, which actions are right or wrong. | Aesthetics | Argument | Conclusion |
| Premise | Unstated premise | Valid argument | Sound argument |
| Normative ethics | Descriptive ethics | Factual claim |
1. Be able to identify the conclusion in an argument.
2. Be able to identify a premise or reason given to support a conclusion in an argument.
3. Be able to identify
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What is an Argument?
Definition of an Argument
An argument is a set of statements where some statements (called premises) are intended to support another statement (called the conclusion). It involves putting ideas into clear, concise, and readily understandable language.
Validity and Soundness of Arguments
A valid argument is one where IF the premises are true, then the conclusion MUST be true (hypothetical). The truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion. A sound argument has two
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the science that deals with the biological aspects of humans and their behavior as members of a society. Its area of activity covers three dimensions: the biological dimension, the cultural dimension, and the philosophical dimension of the human being:
Biological Anthropology
Biological anthropology studies the anatomical and physical transformations experienced by humans throughout their biological evolution, as well as their origin and differentiation as a species in
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Contract Law: Mistakes, Misrepresentation, and Duress
Setting Aside a Contract
A contract may be set aside due to mistake, misrepresentation, undue influence, or duress. A legal mistake is a mistaken belief about a factual situation, not the law itself.
Types of Mistakes
- Unilateral Mistake: One party is mistaken about the facts.
- Common/Mutual Mistake: Both parties are mistaken about the facts.
Only certain kinds of mistakes will make a contract void or voidable by equitable relief of the courts.
Meaning
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Contract Law
Setting Aside a Contract
A contract may be set aside due to mistake, misrepresentation, undue influence, or duress.
Legal Mistake
A legal mistake is a mistaken belief about a factual situation, not the law itself. There are two types of legal mistakes:
- Unilateral mistake: One party is mistaken about the facts.
- Common/mutual mistake: Both parties are mistaken about the facts.
Only certain kinds of mistakes will make a contract void or voidable by equitable relief of the courts.
Meaning of a
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Contract Law
Setting Aside a Contract
A contract may be set aside due to mistake, misrepresentation, undue influence, or duress. A legal mistake is a mistaken belief about a factual situation, not the law itself.
- Unilateral mistake: One party is mistaken about the facts.
- Common/mutual mistake: Both parties are mistaken about the facts.
Only certain kinds of mistakes will make a contract void or voidable by equitable relief of the courts.
Meaning of a Mistake
A mistake in law is an error with respect to:
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