Distinction Between Motivating and Normative Reasons

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Distinction Between Motivating and Normative Reasons

1 Is it ever praiseworthy to act against one’s better judgement?
2 When, if ever, is blame justified?
3 Is the ethical distinction between intention and foresight contrived?
4 Either (a) In what sense, if any, is morality relative to the individual?
Or (b) In what sense, if any, is morality relative to a moral
framework?
5 Is there a viable distinction between motivating and normative reasons?
6 Either (a) Are all reasons for action a function of sound practical
reasoning? If so, why? If not, why not?
Or (b) Was Hume a Humean about motivation?
7 Either (a) To what extent, if any, are the demands arising from
friendship limited by the demands of impartial morality?
Or (b) What makes two situations relevantly different in moral
respects?
8 ‘The traditional link between morality and principles is no more than an
unjustified prejudice.’ Discuss.
9 What makes death bad?
10 What role should autonomy play in end of life decision-making?