Essays about: "moral foundations theory"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words moral foundations theory.

  1. 6. What is the Function of the University?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Gustav Nyström; August Durlind; [2020]
    Keywords : Lund University; strategic communication; moral foundation theory; rhetorical arena theory; crisis communication; safetyism; academic freedom; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explore how differences in morality polarizes the debate of what the function of the university should be, and how that might indicate a potential organizational crisis for Lund University. The study is primarily based on the case concerning the removal of teacher Johan Grant, that took place at Lund University in the fall of 2019. READ MORE

  3. 7. Lifestyle change that matters: Introducing an ethics-as-politics approach to social change of consumer society in a Danish urban context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Emil Hageman Christensen; [2018]
    Keywords : Climate change; austainable lifestyles; critical discourse analysis; ethics-as-politics; community-based activities; transformations; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change is real and imminent, and mitigation and adaptation responses are vital and urgent. Denmark is renowned for its aspirations for sustainability and concerns in that regard, especially among its citizenry. READ MORE

  4. 8. Exploring moral distress – a study of how nurses struggle to do what feels morally right

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sonja Gorke; Simone Carolin Bollmann; [2017]
    Keywords : moral distress; moral residue; moral courage; nursing; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Moral distress in nursing is a widely-acknowledged phenomenon that has been linked to decreased patient care, burnouts and job turnover. Thereby, it is often described by quantitative studies which lack insights in feelings and perceptions of affected nurses. Our thesis approached the phenomenon differently by interpreting narratives. READ MORE

  5. 9. Deriving morality from rationality -A defence of the rationalchoice framework of David Gauthier's moral theory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Praktisk filosofi

    Author : Fritz-Anton Fritzson; [2005]
    Keywords : Moral motivation; Rational-choice framework; Contractarian moral theory; Systematic philosophy; ethics; aesthetics; metaphysics; epistemology; ideology; Systematisk filosofi; etik; estetik; metafysik; kunskapsteori; ideologi; Philosophy and Religion;

    Abstract : In this essay I will argue that any plausible moral theory should be able to provide a good answer to the question "why should I be moral"? This is the question of moral motivation. I will further suggest that a contractarian moral theory, such as that of David Gauthier,1 provides a plausible answer to this question. READ MORE