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Criticisms of Situation Ethics #2 | Did Fletcher Support Killing Down Syndrome Babies?

👉 https://untanglephilosophy.com Is Joseph Fletcher's Situation Ethics really a loving and inclusive theory? In this video, we critically examine its most controversial aspects, including Fletcher’s stance on babies with Down’s syndrome, the subjective nature of “love,” and its potential for justifying harmful actions. Joseph Fletcher’s Situation Ethics advocates loving one’s neighbour and puts people first, but it’s not as simple as it seems. While it’s rooted in personalism, Fletcher’s views on who qualifies as a “person” and his justification for ending the lives of babies with Down’s syndrome raise serious ethical questions. Additionally, the theory’s subjectivity—where “love” can mean vastly different things to different people—leaves us with moral ambiguity. Does “love” justify honour killings or neglect? Fletcher’s reliance on the vague Agapeic Calculus and his appeal to authority only adds to the theory’s weaknesses. Perfect for University Courses & A-Level Philosophy & Ethics OCR & AQA or equivalent. 🔍 Key Points Covered: • The limitations of “personalism” and the exclusion of some people from Fletcher’s view of “neighbours” • The subjective nature of the “most loving thing” and its potential for moral disagreement • How “love” can justify questionable actions like honour killings • The problems with the Agapeic Calculus and Fletcher’s lack of defence for it • The Fallacy of Appealing to Authority in Fletcher’s argumentation 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Problems with Situation Ethics 00:16 Personalism and the Exclusion of “Non-Persons” 02:15 The Subjectivity of Love and Moral Disagreements 03:26 Can Love Justify Questionable Actions? 04:40 The Agapeic Calculus (Counterargument) 05:25 The Fallacy of Appealing to Authority 06:42 Conclusion: Is Situation Ethics a Flawed Theory? 🔔 Subscribe for more philosophy and ethics! 👍 Enjoyed this video? Like and share to help others discover it! 🗨️ Comment below: Is Situation Ethics too subjective, or does it offer valuable ethical insights? 📷 Follow me on Instagram:   / untanglephilosophy   🎵 Follow me on TikTok:   / untanglephilosophy   📺 More Ethics Videos: 🔬 Sources and Further Reading: Fletcher, J. (1966) Situation Ethics: The New Morality. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press. Fletcher, J. (1968) ‘A Theologian Comments’, The Atlantic, (April 1968). Available at: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/... (Accessed: 11 January 2025). Frye, J. (2017) AQA A-Level Religious Studies Year 1 and AS. London: Hodder Education. #SituationEthics #JosephFletcher #Ethics #Philosophy #OCR #AQA Code: AL8ORXQHYTYSAM2C