Ethical Theories
This ethical theory judges actions based on “the greatest good for the greatest number.”
What is utilitarianism?
This kind of definition simply assigns a name to a thing.
What is nominal?
This commandment teaches respect for the sanctity of human life.
What is the fifth? (Will accept "thou shall not kill".)
An outward sign of invisible grace is called this.
What is a sacrament?
This level of happiness is based on achievement, status, power, and recognition.
What is Level 2?
This theory says there are no universal moral truths for all people or cultures.
What is relativism?
This principle states that something cannot both be “X” and “not X” at the same time and in the same respect.
What is the principle of non-contradiction?
Pope St. John Paul II used this phrase to describe a society that protects life from conception to natural death.
What is "Culture of Life"?
These are the three Sacraments of Initiation.
What are Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist?
This level of happiness involves empathy, self-gift, and the good of others.
What is Level 3?
This ethical theory asks, “What kind of person should I be?”
What is virtue ethics?
This principle says the best explanation accounts for the most evidence and information.
What is the principle of complete explanation?
The Catholic Church teaches that this act is never morally acceptable, even to end suffering. (not abortion, something else)
What is euthanasia? (Will accept assisted suicide.)
This sacrament unites suffering with the Passion and Death of Christ.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
Chesterton did not find this in his pocket when he was on the train.
This theory says an act is right if it promotes the agent’s long-term self-interest.
What is egoism?
This human attribute given by God gives us responsibility for our decisions.
What is free will?
This scientific discovery supported the idea that a zygote already possesses the internal capacity for full human development.
What is the unique human genome? (will accept something similar)
These are the three degrees of Holy Orders.
What are deacon, priest, and bishop?
This popular saint wrote "Canticle of the Sun".
Who is Saint Francis?
This non-consequentialist theory teaches that people should never be treated merely as a means to an end.
What is deontology OR Kant’s Categorical Imperative?
All humans have inherent dignity because they possess this.
What is a soul?
The Church opposes birth control because a Christian marriage should contain these two aspects.
What is unitive and procreative?
This phrase can be used to describe Jesus because He not only points to God, He also actually makes Him present.
What is "efficacious"?
This is a basic truth used in reasoning or behavior.
What is a principle?