If we accept the existence of a moral realm is it then possible to speak
of moral intelligence?
Not exact matches
I think if we create a biological
intelligence that's full
of suffering, we have the same
moral obligation to protect it from suffering as we have any other living organism, especially in a sentient organism.
The universe is 13.7 billion years old (cosmology: best estimate based on available data)- nothing to do with Atheism The earth is 4.5 billion years old (cosmology: best estimate based on available data)- nothing to do with Atheism Life emerged from non-life (Biogenesis theory... cause and process unknown)- nothing to do with Atheism Life spread and diversified through evolution (best available explanation)- nothing to do with Atheism Man evolved from common ape ancestor (evolution science)- nothing to do with Atheism Consciousness is an emergent property
of the brain (neuroscience)- nothing to do with Atheism Emotions, memories and
intelligence are functions
of the brain (neuroscience)- nothing to do with Atheism
Morals are emergent qualities
of social animals (natural science)- nothing to do with Atheism
The final quality required for authentic dialogue is prudence: the prudence
of a teacher who is most careful to make allowances for the psychological and
moral circumstances
of his hearer [Mt 6:7], particularly if he is a child, unprepared, suspicious or hostile... [who] is always at pains to learn the sensitivities
of his audience, and... [who] adapts himself... to the susceptibilities and the degree
of intelligence of his hearers.
For in such a case, too, the
moral judgment (that is the capacity
of subjective realization) may remain below objective demand even despite normal
intelligence and freedom, and though the objective demand has been understood and the fundamental authority
of the Church is not disputed.
At a time when «Just say no» summarizes the depth
of our national
moral discourse, De-Marco has the reflective
intelligence to argue that» because we do not have the luxury
of being steeped in virtuous habits from birth» the virtuous life must be actively pursued.
You mean, we were without
morals, like other animals, in the beginning and then we achieved higher
intelligence (not part
of God's plan for us BTW).
«Whatever increase in social
intelligence and
moral good will may be achieved in human history, may serve to mitigate the brutalities
of social conflict, but they can not abolish the conflict itself.
This rejection
of bogus binarism is why young Catholics can readily embrace
moral absolutism while seeing no contradiction in apostolically applying it with «pastoral gradualism» or — as they would perhaps call it — emotional
intelligence.
We need an interpretation
of the Christian faith which can guide
moral effort and sustain the exercise
of social
intelligence while it strengthens our hold upon the reality
of God's judgment and His mercy.
In principle, physical education provides the best opportunity for the harmonious development
of the entire person, through contests
of skill in which
intelligence, esthetic imagination, social sensitivity, and
moral purpose are channeled through significant physical activity.
According to first cause, existence creating itself would not equal to god, because it would not denote
intelligence, nor would it necessitate any kind
of moral authority to be attributed to it.
We have learned so much about the
intelligence, cognitive and social,
of so many animals — humpback whales, orcas, bottlenose dolphins, elephants, gray parrots, dogs, and so on — all
of it quite fascinating, thought - provoking, and in many cases delightful, and it seems a cruel impoverishment
of our speculative and
moral imaginations to dismiss it all as a process
of biomechanical stimulus and response, only accidentally resembling the workings
of human consciousness.
Against deists and the orthodox alike Hume argues that the supposed self - evidence
of a supreme and
moral intelligence is illusory.
Why must the latest crop
of films insult our values,
intelligence and
morals?
Borba, Michele BUILDING
MORAL INTELLIGENCE Jossey - Bass, 2001 A clear, thoughtful discussion of the importance of helping children develop specific moral va
MORAL INTELLIGENCE Jossey - Bass, 2001 A clear, thoughtful discussion
of the importance
of helping children develop specific
moral va
moral values.
They often have incomplete
moral vocabulary, stunted emotional
intelligence and a limited understanding
of how the actions that led to their detention harmed victims and violated the covenants that allow our society to function.
It can help develop the
moral vocabulary, emotional
intelligence and offer a level
of reparation for the victim that punishment alone can't always deliver.
They might suggest that Cuomo is insecure about the notion that if he were born a poor nobody, he would've never been elected to public office, given his lack
of charisma,
intelligence, and functioning
moral compass.
An artificial
intelligence innovator and a professor
of moral theology and ethics cast a unique light on profound questions concerning how we as humans experience the world, think and relate to technology at a public lecture sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement
of Science Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER).
She uses the orca for a case study in the evolution
of morals; to explore emotional
intelligence, her main example is the crocodile.
But Fisher himself was a eugenicist who believed that upper - class people, because they are upper class, have a genetic predisposition to superior
intelligence and «qualities
of the
moral character.»
Perhaps if we took the time to learn the languages
of these animals — instead
of assuming
moral superiority that they don't speak ours — we would see their
intelligence and sensitivity.
Today we face a similar nexus
of technology and
morals, in part in the form
of artificial
intelligence (AI... something not considered by the study.
In our quest to make the ultimate well endowed dating site, we have found that most people want a quality relationship that is based upon looks,
intelligence, sense
of humor and
morals to name a few things.
The film is loaded with seedy and dysfunctional characters
of questionable
morals and
intelligence, which makes things entertaining in a train - wreck sort
of way, but it leaves nobody to root for.
The interludes in the picture are moments where Margot's boy Claude (Zane Pais) and eventually Margot herself peep on a couple engaged in mysterious carnal rites — sex
of some sort, the dressing
of a pig — that speaks to the idea that these hyper - educated people are divorced entire from their physical and native
moral intelligence.
It's bursting with ideas, theories, and
moral questions about the concept
of artificial
intelligence, and leaves these open to interpretation by a smart audience.
Accompanied by a perfectly cast Billie Piper (not playing whom you might expect), their
moral debates are accompanied by a dazzling wit; the kind
of emotional -
intelligence one - two that defines Britain's sci - fi hero.
Thoroughbreds Filmmaker Cory Finley freshens the trope
of toxic teenage female friendships just enough to be distinctive, with help from actresses (Anya Taylor - Joy, Olivia Cooke) who exhibit
intelligence and curiosity while their characters compare busted
moral compasses.
It's a film that tries to do too many things — debate the nature
of consciousness / self - awareness; deal with the ethical /
moral responsibilities
of creating a self - aware Artificial
Intelligence that can experience genuine emotions; be an action film, and create a relatable romance.
For instance, Sisk (2008) researched the impact
of the teaching
of spiritual
intelligence to gifted secondary students, who studied the lives
of spiritual pathfinders, including Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Hildegarde de Bingen, and grappled with
moral dilemmas, such as conflict in Iraq and issues
of the use
of torture, kidnapping, and ransom to develop students» decision - making abilities and help them become aware
of their «knowing.»
A booklet
of key topic areas - Students think up potential
moral, ethical, social and cultural issues associated with: Artificial
Intelligence Computers in the workforce Monitoring Behaviour Censorship
of the Internet etc..
If it «connotes the adoption
of any specific
moral code» then Howard Gardner does not find the term
moral intelligence acceptable (ibid.: 75).
He later suggested that existential and
moral intelligence may also be worthy
of inclusion.
The three authors are: Howard Gardner, a cognitive psychologist best known for his theory
of multiple
intelligences; Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a social psychologist, who writes from an evolutionary and motivational perspective, best known for discovering the psychological state called «flow»; and William Damon, a developmental psychologist who has focused on social and
moral issues.
The
moral of the story is that installing computers in cars significantly increases the
intelligence of mechanics.
Character that is fruit - producing can be summed up in the mastery
of these 5 qualities:
morals, but a sense
of humor; love, but respect for criticism;
intelligence without pretense; humility without self - loathing; and a mind open, but with solid convictions.
Presenting the prize at the Tate Gallery in London, judges» chairman Nicholas Serota commended the former Glasgow School
of Art student's «engagement with profound issues
of memory, psychological division and
moral ambiguity, and for his use
of a range
of media with consistent wit,
intelligence and creative insight».
They observe that it's now standard practice for such people to diminish both the
moral character and the
intelligence of those with whom they disagree.
If competence arises from a person's
intelligence, judgment or skill, and those are qualities a person simply has or lacks, competence similarly ought not to be the subject
of moral assessment.
[30] When comparing such children to the children
of opposite - sex parents there tends to be no difference «on measures
of popularity, social adjustment, gender role behavior, gender identity,
intelligence, self - concept, emotional problems, interest in marriage and parenting, locus
of control,
moral development, independence, ego functions, object relations, or self esteem.»