Globalization, Ethics, Justice, and Human Rights
Unit 10: Globalization and Ethics
Globalization
An economic process moving towards the establishment of transnational relations, creating a global society. Its characteristics include consistency, difference, a space for reflection, an exaggerated perception of risk and fear, and the globalization of problems.
Global Ethics
A response to the moral problems arising from the current level of scientific-technological development. It involves ethics and a practice of universality.
- Moral Minimum: Establishing
Plato’s Political Philosophy: Justice, Education, and the Ideal State
Plato’s Comparative Political Philosophy
Some interpret Plato’s dialogues as primarily concerned with politics, focusing on the meaning and validity of justice. While Plato’s ultimate purpose might have been the education of citizens in moral and epistemological principles, placing understanding above sensitivity, the importance of politics in his philosophical system cannot be denied. This dialogue demonstrates that politics requires specific, extensive, and costly training.
This training enables
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Dehumanization in Capitalist Society
It can be argued that true human potential is unattainable within capitalist societies. Both private property and the ruling class erode authentic human character. The worker’s alienation from their labor results in a loss of self, leading to dehumanization.
- Marx defines work as human production, the production system being the foundation of social organization.
- Everything else is explained by these production systems.
Production is the activity that creates goods
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The Origins of Philosophical Thought
Philosophy as methodical thinking began 2500 years ago, with mythical thinking occurring much earlier. The origin of philosophy can be viewed from two perspectives: the top and the source. The ‘top’ perspective is historical and relies on a set of assumptions. The ‘source’ is the impulse that drives us to philosophize, and this source is multifaceted. It encompasses wonder, the pursuit of knowledge, critical examination, and the profound certainty of human emotion,
Read MoreUnderstanding Thought Processes: Problem Solving and Reasoning
Thought is associated with mental activity, comprehension, the ability to remember, and communicate. When we think, we form concepts, establish relationships, make decisions, and solve problems.
Phases of Problem Solving:
- Preparation: Analysis of data related to the problem.
- Production: Involvement of different processes, including memory, to reach a solution.
- Evaluation: Checking if the solution has been successful based on our experience to validate it.
Tactics in Problem Solving
- Trial and Error: Testing
Morality and Ethics: Understanding Human Conduct
What is Morality?
Morality encompasses the rules governing conduct, defining what we do and what we *should* do. It’s about identifying the right actions and avoiding the wrong ones. It ultimately leads to freedom. Morality involves both emotions and reason.
What is Ethics?
Ethics involves reflections on morality. It analyzes and substantiates the validity of moral principles. It asks the fundamental question: “What should I do?” Ethics provides a framework for reflecting on the criteria that should
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