Ethical Theories
What philosophy says that the morality of an action is to be judged solely by its consequences?
Consequentialism
Who was the first to develop a formal system for reasoning?
Aristotle
What is a slippery slope?
A tricky ethical quandary! Get ready for many of these...
Who used to drink at least 4 capri suns everyday until her teeth started to rot?
Charlotte
What year was Nobles founded?
1866
What philosophy supports the greatest good for the greatest numbers?
Utilitarianism
Who is the most unethical club leader?
Chris Hemsworth
What is morality?
the set of standards that dictate what is right and wrong in terms of behavior and beliefs
Who is left handed?
Maya
Who was the first headmaster of Nobles?
George Washington Copp Noble
What philosophy describes the morality of an action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules and principles, rather than based on the consequences of the action?
Deontology
Which philosopher believes the physical world is not really the 'real' world; instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world?
Plato
What is beneficence?
an act of charity, mercy, and kindness with a strong connotation of doing good to others including moral obligation
Who knows taekwondo? (sorta)
Sofia
What year did girls begin to attend Nobles?
1975
Which philosophy believes the government should have less control over people's lives?
Libertarianism
Who believes all new knowledge is connected to prior knowledge?
Socrates
What is virtue?
behavior showing high moral standards
Who has 2 pinky toes
Charmama
What famous public space did the designer of the Castle also design?
The Boston Common
What philosophy describes the moral law is a truth of reason, and hence that all rational creatures are bound by the same moral law?
Kantiansim
Who belives an understanding of the good is automatically followed by a desire to do the good?
Descartes
What is the most commonly used value in ethics?
Autonomy!
Who is allergic to apples pears peaches and strawberries?
Josie
Who is Mr. Greenough?
A mathematics and science teacher, partnered with Mr. Nobles, and they relocated from Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood to Back Bay