Philosophical Principles

Question 1

Descriptive empirical inquiry

Answer 1

historical or scientific

-Goal is to describe phenomena of morality or to work out a theory of human nature

Question 2

Philosophers generally divide into two camps

Answer 2

• Those who hold deontological theories

- those who are teleological in their views

Question 3

Teleological theory

Answer 3

• End result in mind
• Consequence-based
• ultimate criterion of what is morally right, wrong or obligatory is the non-moral value that is brought into being

Question 4

Deontological theory

Answer 4

• rule-based
• do not agree that the morally right, wrong, or obligatory is determined by what promotes the greatest good over evil
• an act may be right and good even if it does not produce the greatest amount of good for self, society or the universe

Question 5

Overall points of essay

Answer 5

• Teleological vs. deontological theory
• Micah 6:8
• Should we obey God even if it means to disobey the government?
• Our only obligation is to do the loving thing

Question 6

Holmes’ view

Answer 6

• There are definite rules to live by, but when these rules conflict we should look at justice and love to help guide our course
• Justice and love are not left to our own interpretation but is based upon the justice and love of God as demonstrated in the Bible

Question 7

Role of philosophical and biblical paradigms

Answer 7

Help us to evaluate the tough bioethical issues of our day