PHI 2604 Home Work: Chapter 4

1- Historic background of Capitalism p. 151
2- Key Features of Capitalism (companies, profit motive, competition, private property) p. 153-155
3- Moral Justifications of Capitalism (Natural Right to Property, Adam Smith’s Concept of the Invisible Hand) p. 155-157
4- Critiques of Capitalism (Inequality, Human Nature and Capitalism, Capitalism breeding Oligopolies, Exploitation and Alienation) p. 159-163
5- Focus on the Short Term
6- Declining Interests in Production p. 166

PHI 2604 FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SCANTRON SHEET FOR QUIZ

you're supposed to bring a scantron sheet to the exam next Wednesday. They're for sale at the bookstore ($0.15). We use a small rectangular (green or bluish) card. Also, no pen. Bring a sharpened pencil.

PHI 2604 Link to Questions for the Quiz

This is the link for the book Moral Issues in Bussiness. To the left of the page, you have the chapters, then, check each of the tutorial exams. Play with it and have fun.

About last night

Last night we had an interesting discussion. I’m posting the Wikipedia’s definition of "homosexuality." Take a look at the "contents" box. Also take a look at "abortion" and the "ethical aspects of abortion." Again, to properly discuss these topics one needs first to find out the facts provided by the different scientific disciplines: biology, medicine, sociology, psychology, as well as history etc. Remember that moral judgments need facts and reliable moral norms.

PHI 2604

In the realative peace of the West we are not often exposed to stuff like this. The piece, written by an African journalist, shows that there are two fundamental principles that all humans can abide to: The first to treat all humans equally, the second, to avoid unnecessary human suffering.

PHI 2010 Website (Final review)

Use this site to review. It contains flashcards, quizzes and other useful material. Click on the chapter and respective section. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072878274/student_view0/

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?

SCANTRON SHEET FOR QUIZ (ALL CLASSES)

Remember that you're supposed to bring a scantron sheet to the exam. They're for sale at the bookstore ($0.15). We use a small rectangular (green or bluish) card. Also, no pen. Bring a sharpened pencil.

PHI 2010 Topics for the Midterm

CH1
Necessary and sufficient conditions
1.2 Argument, premise, conclusion
Deductive arguments: validity, etc.
Inductive arguments: strong, cogent, etc.
Analogical Induction
Hypothetical InductionCriteria of Adequacy
Fallacies:Begging the Question; False Dilemma; Appeal to the Person; Appeal to Authority; Appeal to Ignorance; Appeal to Fear
1.3 Thought Experiment and counterexample

CH 7
Knowledge by acquaintance; performative knowledge; propositional knowledge; a priori, a posteriori;Theories of Truth: Correspondence, Pragmatic Theory, Coherence
7.3 Internal Theory of Knowledge: Knowledge by Justification C/E “Triff’s Dr. Appointment”Causal Theory of Knowledge. C/E “The Demented Mrs. Grabbit”Defeasibility Theory. C/E “Goldman’s Fake Barns”Reliability TheoryExplanationist Theory

CH 2
2.2 Logical Behaviorism; C/E “Perfect Pretender”QualiaIdentity Theory; C/E “Nagel’s Bat”
2.3Functionalism; C/E Putnam’s “Inverted Spectrum”
Turing test for computer intelligence
Intentionality
2.5 Property Dualism
Emergent Property
Downward Causation

CH 3
3.1 Hard determinism; C/E common sense, the idea of responsibility and accountability
Soft determinism
Traditional Compatibilism C/E Locke’s trapped conversationalist; Taylor’s ingenious physiologist; Taylor’s drug addiction
Harry Frankfurt’s Hierarchical compatibilism (first, second order desires and second order volitions) C/E Willing Bank Teller
3.3 Libertarianism
Agent causation and event causation

PHI 2604 Chapter 6: Homework

Chapter 6

1. Why do companies screen applicants? What's “job description” and “job specification”?
2. What’s the purpose of “tests” when applying for a job at a company?
3. Define: “Aptitude test,” “personality test,” “skill test.”
4. In measuring a test make a distinction between “validity” and “reliability.”
5. How should an interviewer conduct an interview?
6. In promotions one has to make a judgment between qualifications and seniority. What’s the best way to proceed?
7. Define “inbreeding” and “nepotism.”
8. Define “due process” and “just cause” within the context of discipline and discharge.
9. Distinguish between the following terms: Firing, termination, layoff and position elimination.
10. Go over the seven guidelines on wages established on pp. 289, 290.
11. Briefly summarize the history of the Union Movement.
12. What’s a “direct strike”? Go over Gonsalves’ 3-point criteria.
13. Analyze the difference between sympathetic strikes, boycotts and corporate campaigns.

PHI 2604 Homework: Chapter 4

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?
6. Read "Buddhist Economics" (page 181-185) and answer questions 1-6

PHI 2010 Homework

Section 2.1 Study questions, #1,6,7

Section 2.2 Study questions, #2, 4-11

PHI 2604 Link to Questions for the Quiz

This is the link for our textbook, Moral Issues in Bussiness that I talked to you about. To the left of the page, you have the chapters, then, check each of the tutorial exams. Play with it and have fun. I may use some of these questions.

This is the link for the Doing Philosophy Website. Click on Chapters (1 or 7) and then the section you are looking for. Each section has flash cards, true or flase, and multiple choice questions. Test yourself and good luck. Also remember that you must bring your own scantron sheet (rectangular green or bluish one) to the exam. You can purchase those at the bookstore.

PHI 2010 book situation

I know about the PHI 2010 book situation. This afternoon the bookstore assured me that they're ordering books and they hope to have them in two days. That means this weekend. Sorry about the delay... it happens sometimes.

PHI 2010 Website (Final review)

Use this site to review. It contains flashcards, quizzes and other useful material. Click on the chapter and respective section.

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

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 Moral Issues in Business (Website)

Please, use this Website as an additional source for questions and concepts for the FINAL EXAM:

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!

Schedule of Final Exams for All my PHI classes:

PHI 2010 meeting M,W,F, 10-10:50am: Wednesday, April 26th at 10am.

PHI 2010 meeting M,W,F, 11-11:50am: Friday, April 28th at 10am.

PHI 2010 meeting T,R, 9:50am-11:05am: Tuesday, April 25th at 9:50am.

PHI 2010 meeting T, 5:40pm-8:10pm: Tuesday, April 25th at 5:40pm.

PHI 2604 meeting W, 6:30pm: Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30pm.

PHI 2604 Homework Chapter 10

Thanks, Mary Ann!

1- Why is product safety important?
2- Explain the following terms:
a)“Due care”
b) “Caveat Emptor”
c) Strict Product Liability
3- What’s “legal paternalism”?
4- Go over the 6-point list stated as “Responsibilities of Business” on page 513.
5- As it pertain to product quality, go over the different warranties on page 516.
6- What’s “price fixing”?
7- Under “deception and unfairness in advertising, comment the following:
a) Ambiguity
b) Concealed facts
c) Exxageration
d) Psychological appeals