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the most influential and attractive lOIa Consider Theory X. It says that right actions are those that enhance the harmonious function- edj8 la edge-with w detes lead rig tural Theory CRITICAL THOUGHT: A 10o Percent All-Na Imagine that you come across a theory based on men this moral standard: Only actions that are "natural" spaceships, ust are morally right; "unnatural" actions are wrong. enhancing We can call it the all-natural theory. It defines nat- intervening in re ural actions as (1) mance drugs, being a loner or a hermit, and n ment. Impermissible actions might include using birth control, using perfor es (as in cloning abortion, fertility treatments, in vitro fertilization, Is this a good theory? Is it internally inconsis productive process those done in accordance with the normal biological urges and needs of human beings, (2) those that reflect typically human psy- chological tendencies and patterns, and (3) those and stem cell research). tent? (For example, do the three definitions o f nat that help ensure the survival of the human species. ural actions conflict? Would applying Definition 3 (This approach should not be confused with the contradict the results of applying Definitions 1 and more sophisticated and historically important nat- 2?) Is the all-natural theory consistent with our ural law theory.) An all-natural theorist might view considered moral judgments? (Hint: Would it con- these actions as morally permissible: walking, talk done murder? Would it conflict with our usual con ing, eating, having sex, cooperating with others, caring for loved ones, teaching children, creating example (a counterexample). Is the th art, growing food, building shelters, going to tent with our moral experience? Give war, solving problems, and protecting the environ- your answer. ls the theory useful? If no cepts of justice?) If it is not consistent, supply an eory consis- for reasonsExplanation / Answer
Answer) The All natural theory stated in the paragraph is impressive as it's vision towards the world and the human race is positive and driven by morality. However, it is more philosophical than factual. The three approaches to this theory that define natural causes as:
A) Those done in accordance with the normal biological urges and needs of humans.
B) Those that reflect typical human psychological tendencies and patterns.
C) Those that help ensure the survival of the human species.
These 3 definitions are internally inconsistent with each other. For instance, for some people a normal biological urge will be that of homosexuality which is inconsistent with the 3rd definition. Also, typical human psychological tendencies need not always be positive. A person is an amalgamation of both positive and negative attitudes and thought processes that do result in actions. Hence, the natural behaviour defined by the theory is more philosophical than real. It is encouraged to see the positive side of things and to believe that human beings are mostly good but we cannot rule out the negative aspect of life. The destructive element is as important as the constructive element or we wouldn't be able to chew food, no people will die and the earth will exceed it's capacity to hold people.
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