1. What is a typical pattern of reasoning in moral matters?
Through dialogue in the Crito, Socrates outlined the process of addressing moral matters. First, decisions must be made through reasoning, and exempt of emotion (Cahn, 2013). Next, during the decision making process we must think for ourselves, therefore, we may not be able to appeal to popular beliefs or adhere to social norms. Finally, our decisions should not be morally wrong, regardless of outside influences or potential consequences. In summary, this process requires the identification of facts, application of ideas, and development of conclusions.
2. In answering moral questions, do we need factual knowledge?
Cahn (2013), emphasized that moral questions require factual knowledge,
Through dialogue in the Crito, Socrates outlined the process of addressing moral matters. First, decisions must be made through reasoning, and exempt of emotion (Cahn, 2013). Next, during the decision making process we must think for ourselves, therefore, we may not be able to appeal to popular beliefs or adhere to social norms. Finally, our decisions should not be morally wrong, regardless of outside influences or potential consequences. In summary, this process requires the identification of facts, application of ideas, and development of conclusions.
2. In answering moral questions, do we need factual knowledge?
Cahn (2013), emphasized that moral questions require factual knowledge,