Experimental Philosophy

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[BryJolly927]

I think part of the problem with this experiment is that the question is framed strangely. If taken literally, his intentions are clearly to maximize profits in both cases, so people must do some interpreting, especially of what is meant by intentionally. When faced with ambiguity, people interpret the meaning of the question/statement based on context.

The first question is likely to be reformulated as, was he responsible for the harm (did he do it knowingly?) ...

[ThaddeusRobe]

Cat on the set! 2:17

[dcsillada]

Experimental Philosophy subverts the popular belief or practice, which is most often no longer practical or relevant in the midst of our changing society, without abandoning the intrinsic values of the conventional or the old school of thoughts. It’s like winnowing what is relevant in our present society by applying it to the concrete or practical situation of our day-to-day life, e.g., situational ethics, crisis management, or warfare decision-making.

[dcsillada]

In my humble opinion, this analogy has a loophole, because you cannot limit the X-Phi’s empirical investigation to “either or” response by creating a scenario that leaves no choice but “yes or no” from the respondents. The respondents are rational beings with moral choices and not just a generating machine of “yes or no” answer. The prestige of X-Phi lies on the rational and consensual “voice” of the respondents or the masses based on the urgency of their actual condition.

[msflipbook]

When harm is involved- there is always a responsibility attached. We are social creatures, and this part of our morality, too. Legally, most insurance claims are handled in this way and there are many people in prison who did not intend to pull that trigger. But hey, if you want to make it somehow confusing and all about linguistics and not responsibility- go ahead! I am sure plenty of CEOs will be happy for the cover.

[Bill Kilpatrick]

... the results?

[MsRockdemon]

This is Mass Short Attention Spans: All of us watched this video ask three questions in less than three minutes, yet most all of you are debating the first two questions only, with complete ignorance of the third question: What place does Morality have in the Role of Intentions? The final question is about Morality. What do you think of a person who acted Immorally towards you then tried to tell you this was not his Intention even though he Knew it was immoral against you. Think deeply, people!

[MsRockdemon]

Stupid is a friend of Evil. Its frightening this is a question of Morality in the Role of Intentions, and most people who comment here do not even mention Morality. Think deeply, people!