Absolutism
Absolutism means applying principles because it is the ___ thing to do, not because it makes people feel good.
What is right?
The 3 types of relativism
What is individualist, situationist, and conventional?
She wrote Practicing Communication Ethics (3rd edition)?
Who is Paula S. Tompkins?
Casuistry balances ethical ___ with responsiveness.
What are values and principles?
Consistently applying values and principles because it is the right thing to do, not because it would make someone feel good.
What is Absolutism?
This occurs when someone makes a commitment with no intention of keeping it, which Kant argues destroys trust and treats people as a means to an end.
What is a false promise?
This value is emphasized when practicing relativism
What is tolerance?
False promises destroy, according to Kant...
What is trust?
“Presumption” mean in casuistry
What is a value or rule accepted without argument?
A clear example of applying an ethical rule, like “Honesty is the best policy.
What is a paradigm case?
Kant’s first expression of the categorical imperative is: act only by maxims you would want as
What is universal law?
Ethical standards depend on the individual’s commitments.
What is individualist relativism?
3 of the 6 Ethical Values of Human Communication? (Chapter 4)
step 1: Recognizing
step 2: State Facts
step 3: Alternative ethical responses
step 4: Evaluate from different perspectives
step 5: Reflect
Name one of Bok’s three tests of publicity.
What is convincing conscience, convincing friends/colleagues, or convincing all viewpoints?
A test of reasoning that an argument must meet before a decision maker is justified in modifying or making an exception to a presumption.
what is the burden of proof?
Kant’s second expression says treat humanity always as an ___, never as a ___.
What is end / means only?
Ethical principles vary between cultures, groups, or organizations.
What is conventional relativism?
Octopuses have __ hearts.
What is three?
The first step in casuistry (starting point for decision making)?
What is presumption?
This test asks whether you can justify your decision to your friends, conscience, and the public
What are Bok’s tests of publicity?
Provide an example of Absolutism
“never tell a lie” or “always keep your promise” etc
Ethical principles depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.
What is situationist relativism?
The educational work that led to Pfeiffer’s founding was begun by this person, Emily C.
Who is Prudden?
Casuistry solves ethical dilemmas by comparing them to these kinds of examples or cases.
What are paradigm cases?
“Integrity” means in this chapter’s context
What is consistently practicing ethical commitments?