VIRTUE ETHICS
This ethical theory focuses on developing good character traits.
Virtue Ethics
This philosopher created the idea of duty based morality.
Immanuel Kant
This theory says actions should produce the greatest happiness.
Utilitarianism
This principle promotes fairness and equality in society.
Justice
Religion often provides these teachings to guide human behavior.
Moral teachings
This Greek philosopher is known for developing virtue ethics.
Aristotle
Kant said people must never be treated merely as this.
means to an end
Two philosophers who developed utilitarianism.
Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill
This concept focuses on improving fairness in society.
Social Justice
The coexistence of many religions and beliefs is called this.
Religious Pluralism
In virtue ethics, good behavior becomes natural through this.
Habit
Kant's rule that moral principles must apply to everyone.
Categorical Imperative
Utilitarianism judges actions based on these.
Consequences
A philosopher known for the theory of justice and the veil of ignorance.
John Rawls
Strong belief that one religion is the only truth is called this.
Fundamentalism
Aristotle said virtue lies between two extremes called this.
Golden Mean
Kant believed morality should be based on this rather than feelings.
Duty
A criticism that utilitarianism may sacrifice individual rights.
Greater Good problem
This idea means society should work for the benefit of all.
Common Good
Global interaction of cultures and beliefs affecting ethics.
Globalization
Virtue ethics focuses more on this rather than rules or consequences.
Character
A universal moral rule in Kantian ethics.
Moral Law
Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on this final result.
Overall Happiness
Fair distribution of resources and opportunities in society.
Equity or Fair Distribution
The search for moral principles accepted across cultures.
Universal Values