They are the underlying premises from which you make judgements.
They are beyond argument.
In the view of Baelz, Ethical systems could only be accepted if they're consistent with generally held beliefs and said they have the following characteristics:
They are prescriptive. (certain behavior is demanded or proscribed. They're not just abstract principles of good and bad but have substantial impact on what we do.
They Are Authoritative, meaning that they aren't ordinarily subject to debate and once its ethical framework is developed, it's beyond question.
They are logically impartial or universal which means they apply to everyone.
They are not self serving, meaning they are directed towards others and what is good for everyone, not only a certain individual.
In the view of Baelz, Ethical systems could only be accepted if they're consistent with generally held beliefs and said they have the following characteristics:They are the source of moral beliefs.
They are the underlying premises from which you make judgements.
They are beyond argument.