People cannot cope with a moral problem just by using moral reasoning"

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Kate Sturgess 12P                                              11th October 2004

“People cannot cope with a moral problem just by using moral reasoning”

To assess the validity of the statement, firstly I must define the terms moral problem and moral reasoning. A moral problem is a situation or issue that has a major influence on society, the solution to which can cause legislation to be introduced, which may not be in an individual’s interest. For example, euthanasia can be considered as a moral problem, which if introduced into society by legislation may have a negative effect on an individual’s right.

        Moral reasoning is the process where by a moral problem is considered in relation to the attributes of an individual’s moral philosophy.

        Moral philosophy is the conduct of humans depending on the logical decision of an action, based on right and wrong. There are many ideas of moral philosophy including: -

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  • The Divine command theory, which is where someone believes that they should live life according to the rules laid down in a religious work. Often this includes a clause stating that killing of any kind is wrong.
  • Natural law theory argues that people are all linked by a common humanity and it is part of human nature to live according to moral principles. To have ideas about natural justice and rights is a natural product of being human.
  • Situationism theory suggests that the only thing that makes an act right or wrong is the presence or absence of love. ...

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