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Fear-Based Ethics

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Fear-Based Ethics

Fear-Based Ethics within Consequentialism is a dark, oppressive ethical system. Morality based on things like Karma and Divine Command Theory, are faulty. They evoke fear and anxiety because right and wrong are no longer a thing, only fear exists. The fix is easy, even within fear-based ethical systems, the solution is to emphasize the intrinsic value of moral acts. This allows you to transition at a fundamental level from fear-based ethics to understanding the intrinsic value of morality.

Fear-Based Ethics

30 Phil, Chapter 27: Categorized within Consequentialism, fear-based ethics focuses on “good results” and are measured with a big stick–acts are not primarily measured by merit. Karma and Divine Command Theory are two examples of this faulty ethical system. With Karma, you fear a negative rebirth, and with Divine Command Theory, you fear God’s wrath. With both you lose sight of right and wrong. The solution to the faulty ethical system is simple, teach the intrinsic value of moral acts, not fear.

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