Overview
I'm working on a philosophy multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
answer each question in less than 50 words (per answer). Use your own words unless you feel that a quotation is necessary. If you use a quote, provide a citation. Citing page numbers is encouraged.
- 1. Accord to Taylor, what is it that makes living things intrinsically valuable (i.e. that makes them have inherent moral worth)?
2. Why does Taylor think that, despite being unable to definitively prove his position, that it is nevertheless rational to accept?
- 3. What does Taylor think is responsible for the idea that humans have different levels of inherent worth? How does Taylor relate this to his argument for the biocentric outlook?