Explore different approaches to understanding the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment, including deterministic, teleological, possibilistic, and economic deterministic perspectives. These approaches shed light on how human actions and interactions with the environment have evol

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Deontology, originating from the Greek words for duty and study of, focuses on morally required, forbidden, or permitted choices. It emphasizes obedience to duty and opposes utilitarianism, prioritizing what is morally right over the overall good. Unlike virtue theories, deontology assesses moral ob

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Ethics delve into Meta Ethics, Normative Ethics, and Applied Ethics to understand moral concepts and decision-making. The discourse covers various ethical theories like Absolutism, Relativism, Subjectivism, and explores the difference between Teleological and Deontological decision-making. Thought-p

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Bernard Hoose's Proportionalism presents a modern take on Natural Law theory, offering a hybrid approach that considers teleological perspectives. Proportionalism acknowledges certain acts as inherently wrong but allows for exceptions based on proportionate reasons. This flexible framework operates

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Natural Law Theory, influenced by thinkers like St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle, posits that morality is derived from rational thought and divine commands. The theory emphasizes the importance of following moral absolutes to establish a right relationship with God and achieve eternal life. By study

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Dive into the challenges faced by the Cosmological and Teleological Arguments in proving the existence of God. Explore key questions, acrostic poems, lesson outcomes, and activities to deepen your understanding of these philosophical concepts. Discover how scientific theories like the Big Bang Theor

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The integration of Aristotelian philosophy into Christian theology by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century had significant implications, enriching Christian scholarship and influencing key doctrines such as grace, predestination, and the existence of God through the teleological argument. Despite cont

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When gazing at the heavens, the eloquent words of Cicero and the insights of Sir Isaac Newton and William Paley prompt contemplation on the existence of a divine or intelligent force shaping the universe. The discussion delves into teleological arguments, highlighting the order and design observed i

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This chapter delves into the complex realm of marketing ethics, examining definitions, standards of conduct, and ethical debates prevalent in the marketing industry. It tackles the scope and role of marketing ethics, along with specific ethical topics such as societal impact, decision-making models,

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Philosophical apologetics presents various arguments for the existence of God, including the ontological, cosmological, teleological, moral, transcendental, and presuppositional arguments. These arguments cover diverse aspects such as change, causality, design, contingency, miracles, consciousness,

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Utilitarianism, a teleological and relativist ethical theory created by Jeremy Bentham, focuses on maximizing happiness and minimizing pain for the greatest number of individuals. Bentham's Act Utilitarianism emphasizes the principle of utility and uses the hedonic calculus to measure pleasure. This

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Exploring the persuasiveness of inductive arguments for God's existence, assessing the Kalam cosmological argument, and evaluating the effectiveness of cosmological/teleological arguments. Delving into whether scientific explanations surpass philosophical ones, the strengths and weaknesses of these

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The comparison explores the Cosmological, Teleological, and Ontological arguments for the existence of God. It delves into the similarities and differences between key proponents such as Aquinas, Paley, William Lane Craig, and Tennant. Each argument is examined based on its form, empirical evidence,

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Explore the main forms of moral reasoning in ethical decision-making, including virtue ethics, deontological reasoning, and teleological reasoning. Understand the importance of developing ethical virtues and principles in guiding behavior. Delve into examples of reasoning from virtue and deontologic

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Natural Law theory is based on the idea that the good aligns with fundamental design, prescribing moral behavior. Rooted in Aristotle's teleological view, it encompasses concepts like Aquinas' hierarchy of laws and natural inclinations. Qualifying principles such as the Doctrine of Double-Effect gui

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