Proceduralism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Philosophy - Answer Love of wisdom Metaphysics - Answer the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space. Epistemology - Answer The theory of knowledge, esp. with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Morality - Answer o What is accepted as a norm in our society o Having a sense of right and wrong Immoral - Answer o not conforming to accepted standards of mor...

ETHICS - PHL 205 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2021&2022 GRADED A Social Contract Theory Correct answer- The belief that people are free and equal by natural right, and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed; espoused by John Locke and influential in the writing of the declaration of independence. Describe how Social Contract Theory is a constructive proceduralist approach to ethics AND how it differs from an approach that begins with certain and deeply held moral...

The notes focus on Bohman's Public Deliberation and Birdsell's Visual argument concepts. Within Bohman's Public Deliberation section, the partial & impartial sphere, and discourse & dialogue concepts are explored. Birdsell's visual argument section provides brief summary of its definition and concepts.

Revision notes on Legitimacy and Democracy in Political Theory. Topics covered: - Legitimacy - Democracy - Authority - Intrinsic and instrumental view of democracy - Procedural democracy - Democratic equality - Social choice theory - Epistocracy - Publicity and representation - Judicial review - Rational proceduralism