PHI 2604 Moral Issues in Business (Website)

This is the Website we talked about last night in class:

http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20bI&discipline_number=5&product_isbn_issn=0534536549

At the top of the page, you have a bar with a scroll down menu for choosing chapters. Then on your left hand side you have a menu with Chapter Resources. Click on Tutorial Quiz. Good luck!

Update for PHI 2010, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:50-11:05am

Today I made a mistake in class when I announced that our final would be next Thursday, December 15. Actually, our final is Tuesday, December 13th. Sorry about that. I already sent an email to all to warn you.

Again: This message is for the PHI 2010 class meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:50-11:05am.

Doing Philosophy link

As an additional source, please take a look at this site. They have an array of excercises and tests.

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072878274/student_view0/

Final Exam Schedule (All Classes)

This is the Final Exam schedule for all my classes:

Class Final Date

PHI 2010 Honors M,W,F 10-10:50am December 14

PHI 2010 Honors M,W,F 11-11:50am December 16

PHI 2010 T,R 9:50-11:05am December 13

PHI 2010 T,R 11:15-12:30am December 15

PHI 2010 T 5:40-8:10pm December 13

PHI 2604 W 5:40-8:10pm December 14

The exam takes place at the same time, same place and extends for a period of 1½ hours.

Matrix for Topics PHI 2604 Final Exam

Chapter 7

Informed Consent
Polygraph Tests: Purpose of PT
Major assumptions
Personality tests, what are they good for?
Drug Testing; 4 remarks
Day Care and Maternity Leave

Chapter 8

Conflict of Interest: Examples
Insider Trading
Trade secret: Examples
Bribes
Kickbacks
Gifts: Seven rules p. 398
Obligations to third parties
Whistle blowing: examples: Five guidelines p. 402

Chapter 9

Meaning of job discrimination
Affirmative action
Supreme Court’s Position
Arguments in favor and against
Sexual Harassment: Explain the three different kinds of harassment discussed in the text

Chapter 10

Product safety
Due care, Caveat Emptor, Strict Product Liability
Legal Paternalism
Responsibilities of Business (6 points p. 513-515)
Warranties: Express, merchantability
Price fixing
Labeling and packaging
Deceptive techniques:
a) Ambiguity
b) Concealed facts
c) Exaggeration
d) Psychological Appeals
Ads directed at children
Consumer needs
Free speech and the media

Matrix of Topics for PHI 2010 Final Exam

Chapter 4 Personal Identity

1. Qualitative Identity, numerical identity, accidental and essential property; Animalism
a) Locke’s Tale of the Prince and the Cobbler
b) Siamese Twins
2. Soul Theory
a) The King of China
b) Nestor and Tersites
c) Transubstantiation
d) Souls in Heaven
3. Memory Theory
a) Reid’s Tale of the Brave Officer
b) Direct and indirect memories
c) Real memory, apparent memory, quasi-memory
4. Psychological Continuity
a) Psychological connectedness
b) Psychological Continuity Theory
5. The Reduplication Problem
a) William’s Reincarnation of Guy Fawkes
b) Williams’ Reduplication Argument
c) Parfit Teletransporter
6. Revised Body Theory
7. Split Brains: Brain Theory
a) Parfit’s Division
8. Identity and what matters in survival
9. Identity and what matters in responsibility
10. Explaining the Self

Chapter 5 Ethics

1. Subjective Absolutism; Counterarguments
2. Subjective Relativism; Counterarguments
3. Emotivism; Blanshard’s Rabbit
4. Cultural relativism; Counterarguments
5. Anthropological Argument
6. Logical Structure of Moral Arguments
7. Divine Command Theory; St. Thomas’ argument
8. Are there universal moral principles?
9. Principles of justice and mercy
10. Consequentialist Theory; Formalist Theory
11. Intrinsic and Instrumental Values
12. Ethical egoism
13. Psychological Hedonism; Feinberg’s Single-Minded Hedonist
14. Act Utilitarianism
a) Mc Closkey’s informant
b) Brandt’s Heir
c) Ross’ Diplomat
d) Godwin’s Fire Rescue
e) Ewing’s Torture
f) Ewing’s Innocent Criminal
15. Rule Utilitarianism; Organ Transplants
16. Kant’s Categorical Imperative
17. Universalizability, reversibility
18. Perfect and imperfect duties
a) Hare’s Nazi fanatic
b) Ross’ Good Samaritan
19. Second Formulation
a) Broad’s Typhoid Man
b) Ewing’s Prudent Diplomat
20. Ross’ Prima Facie Duties; actual duties. You most know hierarchy and each one of these duties
21. Pluralistic formalism
22. Virtuous Utilitarian and virtuous Kantian
23. Aristotle on virtue; MacIntyre on virtue
24. Virtue Ethics

PHI 2604 Chapter 9: Homework

1. What’s the meaning of job discrimination? Provide two examples from p.455
2. Come up with a short narrative that summarizes the legal context of Affirmative Action:
a) Brown v. Board of Education, the 1961 executive order, Civil Rights Act of 1964, etc.
b) What’s the Supreme Court’s position?
3. Explain the three arguments in favor of Affirmative Action.
4. Do the same with the arguments against Affirmative Action.
5. Now pick what you consider to be the best argument in favor and against and why (even if you’re against or in favor you must do it).
6. What is “sexual harassment”?
7. Examine the three types of sexual harassment on p… 469, 470.
8. Read 9.4 p. 478 and answer discussion questions 1-5 (yes, it’s part of the homework).

PHI 2604 Chapter 8 Homework

1. Elucidate “conflict of interest” in the workplace.
2. Why does Bart Williams have a conflict when dealing with Leisure Sports World?
3. Come up with one example of a conflict of interest you’ve recently witnessed.
4. What constitute “insider trading”? Comment the famous Texas Sulphur stock case.
5. In the case of proprietary data, discuss the P&G case of suing three rival food chains for using a patented process to make “infringing cookies.”
6.
a) What happens when novel information is patented or copyrighted? How about downloading music or videos one doesn’t pay for?
b) What’s a trade secret?
7. Define “bribe.” In the example provided in the text, why is Norman Rothberg’s conduct wrong?
8. Define “kickback.” Comment the case of some American executives at Honda.
9. Go over the seven rules on “gifts” on pages 397 & 398.
10. Consider the situations on page 399. What are our obligations to third parties when such problems arise?
11. Define “whistle blowing.” Go over the five points that Norman Bowie sees as constituting justification.
12. Is self-interest more important than the interests of the public?

PHI 2010 Homework (Tuesday/Thursday morning classes)

Section 4.1

Page 235 (definitional box)
Page 249 (Study questions 1-6)

Section 4.2.

Page 266 (Study questions 1-3)

PHI 2010 MIDTERM TOPICS

Topics for PHI 2010 MIDTERM EXAM (Honors and regular classes)

Chapter 2

1- Cartesian Dualism, Conceivability and divisibility arguments, Indiscernibility of identicals
2- Epiphenomenalism
3- Problem of other minds
4- Empiricism, Logical Behaviorism; behavioral disposition
5- Qualitative content (qualia)
6- C/A to Logical Behaviorism: “Perfect pretender,” “Putnam’s super Spartans”
7- Identity Theory
8- C/A to Identity Theory: “Nagel’s bat”; “Lewis’ pained Martian”; “Putnam’s conscious computer”; Conclusions for “Searle’s brain replacement”
9- Functionalism
10- C/A to functionalism: “Lewis’ pained madman”; “Putnam’s inverted spectrum”
11- Turing Test for Intelligence
12- C/A to Turing’s test: “Searle’s Chinese Room”
13- Syntax, semantics
14- Intentionality
15- Property Dualism, emergent property, primitive property
16- Mental dependence; downward causation

Chapter 3

1- Causal Determinism; Hard Determinism
2- C/A to Hard Determinism: Common sense and responsibility
3- Causal Indeterminism, Indeterminism
4- C/A to Indeterminism: “Taylor’s unpredictable arm”
5- Soft determinism; Thomas Hobbes’ Traditional Compatiblism
6- C/A to Traditional compatibilism: Taylor’s ingenious physiologist”; “Taylor’s drug addiction” and “brainwashing”
7- Harry Frankfurt’s Hierarchical Compatibilism: First order desire, second order desire, second order volition
8- Frankfurt’s “wanton,” “willing” and “happy” addicts
9- C/A to Hierarchical compatibilism: “Willing bank teller”
10- Libertarianism
11- Agent causation vs. event causation

PHI 2010 Homework (Regular Classes)

Study Questions (p.79)
1-7

Study questions (p.100)
1-11

(Thanks to Latasha Charles for reminding me).

SCANTRON FORM FOR QUIZ

All students in my PHI classes need to bring a small rectangular green or bluish scantron sheet. Do not get any red ones. They don't work. You can purchase these ParSCORE test forms at MDC Wolfson bookstore. I don't provide those at the time of the quiz. You have to bring them with you. Please, don't come to take the quiz without your scantron form. If you have any questions ask me.

LINK TO "DOING PHILOSOPHY" WEBSITE

This is the Doing Philosophy Website you should access. Find the different chapters and there are tons of excercises. Make it a favorite and keep visiting it. I think it's going to help you a lot to understand this course.

PHI 2604 TOPICS FOR QUIZ

Topics for PHI 2604 QUIZ

Chapter 1

Moral vs. non-moral standards
Morality and etiquette
Morality and Law
Where do marl standards come from?
Religion and Morality (differences between the two)
Ethical relativism, Cultural Relativism. Critiques: (a) Moral dissent, (b) artificial vs. deep values in the culture, (c) Logical contradictions
Defensible Moral Judgments; Requirements for Moral Judgments

Chapter 2

Consequentialist and non-Consequentialist Theories
Egoism; Misconceptions about Egoism; Psychological Egoism; Problems with Egoism (3 arguments)
Utilitarianism; (Six points about Utilitarianism)
Critical Inquiries of Utilitarianism (3 arguments)
Kantian Ethics: Good Will, The Categorical Imperative; Universal Acceptability and Second Formulation (humanity as an end)
Critical Inquiries of Kant’s Ethics (3 arguments)
W.D. Ross’s Prima Facie Principles (you must know all and in the said hierarchy)
Moral Rights; Distinction between Moral, Legal and Human Rights
Positive and Negative Rights
V.R. Ruggiero’s Obligations, Ideals and Effects (p.79)

Chapter 3

Fairness (as a complex of Rights, Freedoms and Equality)
Rivals Principles of Distribution
The Utilitarian View (Worker Participation, Greater Equality of Income)
The Libertarian View: Nozick’s Theory (include Libertarian definition of Liberty, Markets and Property Rights)
Rawls’ Theory of Justice (Original Position, Nature of Choice, Veil of Ignorance)
Rawls’ Two Principles
Triff’s Comparative Chart of 20th century Political/Economic Theories

TOPICS FOR QUIZ: PHI 2010 (REGULAR CLASS)

Below, find the topics for my Quiz coming up. This one is for my regular classes. This Thursday I'll talk to you about it. For my Tuesday night class (5:40-8:10pm) we'll finish chapter 7 and review next Tuesday. Make flash cards and start the process of learning all these concepts (each one separately). Remember you should know the counterexamples to each theory of knowledge in chapter 7.

Chapter 1

1- Necessary and sufficient conditions p.11
2- Socratic method
3- Scientific Method
4- Logical impossibility, causal impossibility and law of non-contradiction
5- Argument, premise, conclusion p.21
6- Deductive arguments: valid/invalid, sound, unsound
7- Inductive arguments: strong/weak, cogent
8- Enumerative Induction, Analogical Induction and IBE (Hypothetical Induction)
9- Criteria of adequacy (you should know each element)
10- Fallacies: Begging the Question, False Dilemma, Appeal to Person, Appeal to the masses, Appeal to Ignorance, Hasty Generalization
11- Thought experiment, counterexample, test implication p.37
12- The difference between conceivability and possibility

Chapter 7

1- Knowledge by acquaintance, performative knowledge, propositional knowledge
2- A priori, a posteriori
3- Theories of truth: Correspondence, Pragmatic Theory and Coherence Theory of Truth. Provide examples of each of these and their differences.
4- Foundationalism p.495
5- Sense data, Direct Realism, Locke’s Representative Realism: primary and secondary qualities p.501
6- Standard account of knowledge
7- Gettier’s job seekers or Triff’s dental appointment
9- Defeasibility Theory (Lehrer’s demented Mrs. Grabit); Causal Theory (Goldman’s fake barns) p.515
8- Reliability Theory (Lehrer’s Human Thermometer)
9- Explanationist Theory of Knowledge

PHI 2010 HONORS: TOPICS FOR QUIZ

TOPICS FOR QUIZ

These are the topics for our upcoming quiz. I recommend that you make flash cards of each topic. Study each one separately. Try to come up with examples in your mind. You must know the counterarguments to each theory by name.

Chapter 1

1- Necessary and sufficient conditions p.11
2- Socratic method
3- Scientific Method
4- Logical impossibility, causal impossibility and law of non-contradiction
5- Argument, premise, conclusion p.21
6- Deductive arguments: valid/invalid, sound, unsound
7- Inductive arguments: strong/weak, cogent
8- Enumerative Induction, Analogical Induction and IBE (Hypothetical Induction)
9- Criteria of adequacy (you should know each element)
10- Fallacies: Begging the Question, False Dilemma, Appeal to Person, Appeal to the masses, Appeal to Ignorance, Hasty Generalization
11- Thought experiment, counterexample, test implication p.37
12- The difference between conceivability and possibility

Chapter 7

1- Knowledge by acquaintance, performative knowledge, propositional knowledge
2- A priori, a posteriori
3- Theories of truth: Correspondence, Pragmatic Theory and Coherence Theory of Truth. Provide examples of each of these and their differences.
4- Foundationalism p.495
5- Sense data, Direct Realism, Locke’s Representative Realism: primary and secondary qualities p.501
6- Phenomenalism; Berkeley’s “esse ist percipii”
7- Standard account of knowledge
8- Gettier’s job seekers or Triff’s dental appointment
9- Defeasibility Theory (Lehrer’s demented Mrs. Grabit); Causal Theory (Goldman’s fake barns) p.515
10- Reliability Theory (Lehrer’s Human Thermometer)
11- Explanationist Theory of Knowledge

PHI 2604

Philosophy 2604

Chapter Four

1. Provide a quick background of the historic phases of capitalism.
2. What are the key features of capitalism? Explain each one.
3. Addressing moral justifications for capitalism, defend:
a) The Natural Right to Property
b) Adam Smith's Invisible Hand
4. Addressing criticisms of under capitalism, articulate:
a) Inequality
b) Human nature and capitalism (economic creatures vs. moral creatures)
c) Capitalism breeds oligopolies
d) Competition is not a good
e) Marx's "exploitation" and "alienation."
5. What are some ot today's economic challenges for capitalism?

PHI 2604 Home Work
Chapter 3

Part one

1. Define:
a) Freedom
b) Equality
c) Rights
2. “Justice” is usually defined as fairness. Is there a more detailed explanation based on today’s affairs?
3. What is the best way to cut the fiscal pie? Explain.
4. How would utilitarians do it? Cite Mill’s example of “talented workers.”
5. What would “worker participation” and “greater equality of income” mean for Mill?
6. What is the libertarian approach to justice? Define Nozick’s “entitlement theory.”
7. Explain Nozick’s other two principles.
8. Clarify Rawls’ idea of justice. Cite his two main principles.
9. Within Rawl’s theory, define:
a) Nature of choice
b) Veil of Ignorance
c) Choosing principles

PHI 2604 (Syllabus)

Phi 2604 Syllabus


Alfredo Triff, Ph.D.
Room 3604-40 (Building #3)
Tel. 305.237.7554
E-mail: atriff@mdc.edu
Office Hours: Posted
Text: Moral Issues in Business (9th Edition) by William H. Shaw and Vincent Barry


Objectives

* To understand the scope and purpose of business ethics, normative theories, the idea of justice and distribution.

* To explore the idea of ethics within the context of corporations.

* To comprehend the organization of the workplace, its challenges in regard to conduct, honesty
and the idea of moral choice. Responsibility and obligations.

* To investigate the idea of job discrimination and sexual harassment.

* To look at the relevance of the consumer and the issue of advertising.

* To analyze the impact of the environment and its ethical consequences.

* To create and stimulate a spirit of open debate and conversation, as well as emphasizing the ethics of dialogue.

* To further critical thinking strategies and tools in order to deal with the challenges posed by the workplace.

Methodology

1. Critical thinking means examining problems in a detached manner; allowing objectivity, reason, and plurality becoming the ground on which to base our judgment. We need to nurture and stimulate this thinking approach.

2. Critical thinking is a way of reasoning. Our judgments must be grounded in facts and justified moral standards. Morality can be fine-tuned and work for us, not against us.

3. Once we gain a minimum of philosophical rudiments, we'll be able to implement this know-how in concrete situations in the workplace and in our lives. This course is geared to confront actual contexts, and not just abstractions, which is a common misconception about philosophy.

Evaluation

1. Three tests: one quiz, one midterm and one final exam with grades A, B and C, which stand for outstanding, good and average respectively. D is below average. F means not enough work to justify credit for the course. Both tests carry same weight.

2. Graded assignments and/or tests count for 85% of the final grade. Class participation and effort count for the remaining 15%.

3. Attendance is expected. Three non-excused absences are permitted. Each absence thereafter will lower the participation grade. Missing deadlines must be justified by a doctor’s note or the equivalent. Please, feel free to contact me if you have a serious problem with or in the class.


Policies

1. Plagiarism is an offense. I'll interview the students to make sure of the originality of the reports.

2. Cheating is a serious academic transgression, and will be penalized according to college policy.

3. I expect a minimum of class demeanor. Courtesy and respect are important.

Some suggestions

* Ponder the readings in each chapter carefully. We want to discuss issues from an analytical point of view, but you should be ready to make the discussions lively and meaningful by participating in our discussions. Listening and talking are important.

* If you have questions, suggestions or criticisms drop an email or leave a comment in this blog. I'll respond as fast as I can.

Calendar

Chapter 1 The Nature of Morality: Moral vs. non-moral standards. Moral Principles. The Limits of Conscience. Ethical Relativism. Individual Integrity and Responsibility.

Chapter 2 Normative Theories of Ethics: Consequentialism vs. Non-consequentialisms. Egoism. Utilitarianism. Deontology. Moral Decision Making.

Chapter 3 Justice and Economic Distribution: The Nature of Justice. The Utilitarian View. The Libertarian Approach. Rawl’s Theory of Justice.

Chapter 4 The Nature of Capitalism: Key Features. Moral Justifications of Capitalism. Critics of Capitalism. Economic Challenges.

Chapter 5 Corporations: Limited-Liability Agency. Corporate Moral Agency. Corporate Responsibility. Institutional Ethics Within Corporations.

Chapter 6 The Workplace. Basic Issues: Civil Liberties. Personnel Procedures. Unions.

Midterm

Chapter 7 Challenges Within the Workplace: Obtaining Information Working Conditions. Redesigning Work.

Chapter 8 Moral Choices Facing Employees: Obligations to Firm. Abuse of Positions. Bribes and Kickbacks. Gifts and Entertainment.

Chapter 9 Job Discrimination: Evidence of Discrimination. Affirmative Action: The Legal Context. Affirmative Action and Moral Issues. Comparable Worth. Sexual Harassment.

Chapter 10 Business and Society: Consumers. Product Safety. Deception in Advertising. The Debate Over Advertising.

Chapter 11 The Environment: Business and Ecology. Environmental Protection. Cost Allocation. Environmental Ethics.

Final (Not Cumulative)

Homework for PHI 2604 (Chapter 2)

Part one:

1. What's the difference between consequentialist and nonconsequentialist (or deontological)theories?
2. Define "Egoism." Provide examples.
a) What are some of the misconceptions about Egoism?
3. Identify the term "Psychological Egoism"? In which way is P.E. different from Ethical Egoism described in 2. above?
4. Enumerate the problems presented by Egoism.
5. Explain "Utilitarianism." Provide examples.
6. Go over the six points addressing utilitarianism as they appear on pp. 61, 62.
7. Go over some of the critiques of Utilitarianism.
8. In what sense is business practice "utilitarian" according to Adam Smith (while fostering self-interest?).

Part two:

1. What's the meaning of "good will" according to Kant?
2. Define Kant's catergorical imperative.
3. Explain the difference between a categorical and a hypothetical prescription.
4.What does Kant mean by "universal acceptability"?
5. State Kant's second formulation. Why is a person an "end" rather than a "means to an end"?
6. Go over some of the critical inquires of Kant's theory.
7. What is a prima facie duty?
8. Following W.D. Ross, establish a hierarchy of prima facie duties.
9. What is a right?
10. Establish the difference between positive and negative rights.
11. Can human rights be justified?

Syllabus PHI 2010

Phi 2010 Syllabus


Alfredo Triff Ph.D.
Room 3604-40 (Building #3)
Tel. 305.237.7554
E-mail: atriff@mdc.edu
Office Hours: Posted
Text: Doing Philosophy: An Introduction through Thought Experiments by Theodore Schick and LewisVaughn

Goals

* To become familiar with contemporary trends in philosophy.

* To explore key subjects within philosophy, such as epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, ontology and aesthetics.

* To stimulate a philosophical spirit, which consists of open debate, conversation, as well as the ethics of dialogue.

* To further our critical thinking skills in order to deal with the challenges posed by the professional and academic world.

Evaluation

1. Grades A, B and C stand for outstanding, good and average respectively. D is below average. F means not enough work to justify credit for the course.

2. We have three tests: a quiz, a midterm and a final exam. They count for 85% of the final grade. Class participation and effort are important.

3. Attendance is expected. Two non-excused absences are permitted. Each absence thereafter will lower the participation grade by half a letter. Missing exams must be justified by a doctor’s note or the equivalent. Please, feel free to contact me if you have a serious problem with or in the class.

Policies

1. (In case of assigned papers) Plagiarism is an offense. I'll interview the students to make sure of the originality of the reports.

2. Cheating is a serious academic transgression, and will be penalized according to college policy.

3. I expect a minimum of class demeanor. Courtesy and respect are important.

4. In case I assign a report, such papers must be WP and typed and stapled. Use Chicago style and support your research with footnotes with a minimum of five pages for each paper. No late reports will be accepted.

Some suggestions

1. I will conduct my classes from the textbook and perhaps some additional texts. Philosophy is a deep subject. It takes awareness, detachment, cool. For some people the problems are settled with a quick “yes” “no.” That view is lacking. Philosophy can help us dissect and see through things better. Critical thinking can really help us with life issues.

2. To make the learning process fruitful, I recommend that HW is done and readings I assign are followed carefully and diligently. Philosophy is about sharing views and arguing carefully. We want to discuss the issues until the themes are clarified. There are winners, but we don’t focus on that. We rather seek truth and validity. Remember: discussing people's points of view takes care and patience. It's important to stay close to the text while firm to the discourse of reason. Only after you have mastered the ideas, you can fly on your own.

Schedule of Classes

Chapter 1 Philosophical Problems
1.1: Explaining The Possibility Of The Impossible: Philosophical Problems. Stakes In Philosophical Enquiry: An Account Of Problems, Such As Mind-Body, Free Will, Personal Identity, Moral Relativism, And The Concept Of Evil.
1.2: Evidence And Inference.
1.3: Thought Experiments

Chapter 7 Epistemology
7.1 Skepticism As A Key To Certainty: Descartes
7.2 Perception Of The External World.
7.3 How Much Do We Know? What Knowledge Is: Defeasibility Theory; Causal Theory; Reliability Theory; Explanationist Theory

Chapter 2 The Mind/Body Problem
2.1 The Ghost In The Machine: Mind As Soul: Descartes’ Doubt; Je Pense Donc Je Suis; Conceivability Argument; Divisibility Argument; Causal Impotence Of The Mental; Causal Closure Of The Physical; Other Minds
2.2 You Are What You Eat: Mind As Body: Empiricism; Positivism; Logical Behaviorism; Identity Theory
2.3 I, Robot: Mind As Sofware: AI; Functionalism And Feeling; The Turing Test; Intentionality
2.4 There Are No Ghosts: Mind And Myth: Psychology; Subjective Knowledge
2.5 Mind As Quality: Primitive Intentionality; Mental Dependence; Downward Causation

Chapter 3 Free Will Or Determinism?
3.1 Freedom As Chance: Hard Determinism; Indeterminism
3.2 Freedom As Necessity: Traditional Compatibilism; Hierarchical Compatibilism;
3.3 Freedom As Self-Determination: Agent Causation

Midterm Exam

Chapter 4 Personal Identity And Selfhood
4.1 Self And Substance: Animalism; The Soul Theory
4.2 Golden Memories: Self As Psyche: Memory Theory; Inconsistency Objection; Circularity Objection; Reduplication Problem
4.3 Self As Process: The Brain Theory; Split Brains; Identity And Survival; Identity And Responsibility; Explaining Selfhood

Chapter 5 Ethics and Political Philosophy
5.1 Might Makes Right: Subjective Absolutism And Relativism; Cultural Relativism; Divine Command Theory; Are There Universal Moral Principles?
5.2 Good Makes Right: Ethical Egoism; Act Utilitarianism: Problems With Rights, Duties And Justice; Rule Utilitarianism
5.3 Duty Makes Right: Kant’s Categorical Imperative: First And Second Formulations; Ross’ Prima Facie Duties;
5.4 Virtue Makes Right: The Virtuous Utilitarian, Kantian; Purpose Of Morality; Aristotle On Virtue, Mcintyre On Virtue; Virtue Ethics

Final (Not cumulative)

I reserve the right to make changes in the order or chapters, provided I let you know in advance.

Addendum: Triff’s Notes on Political Philosophy