Tag Archives: ethics

Shocking anti-tobacco pictures

Posted on 2014-10-02 by Andreas Moser

Everyone knows that tobacco products are potentially dangerous, nobody is forced to smoke, and after the wide-ranging smoking bans in public places, there is hardly any harm caused to third parties. Yet, some countries require that shocking warning pictures be printed on … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of the Categorical Imperative

Posted on 2013-06-19 by Andreas Moser

One of the most important concepts in moral philosophy is the categorical imperative by Immanuel Kant. Its first formulation reads “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal … Continue reading →

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Ethical Dilemmas on Election Day

Posted on 2012-11-06 by Andreas Moser

For election day, I would like you to imagine the following scenarios and tell me in the comments how you would decide and for what reasons. Scenario 1: Imagine you are a strong supporter of Barack Obama. You are 100% … Continue reading →

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