Greek Philosophers
Modern Ethics
7 Major Religions
100

Developed the Socratic Method.

Socrates

100

________ believes that what makes an act right is its consequences and not the motive of the action.

Utalitarianism

100
At present, the majority of the believers of this religion are not Arabs.

Islam

200

He founded Lyceum, near the shrine of Apollo Lyceus.

Aristotle
200

________ believes that what is natural or normal is right. Any action that is abnormal or unnatural is wrong

Naturalism

200

This religion has roots to the convenant of God and Abraham.

Judaism

300

He had the same Philosophical approach as Socrates.

Plato

300

_______ attempts to clarify our ideas and emphasize the practical usefulness of ideas and beliefs as the criteria of their meaning of truth.

Pragmatism/Instrumentalism

300

This religion believes in the Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration.

Buddhism

400

He popularized the Doctrine of Pleasure.

Epicurus

400

_____ believes that if the morals of the individual change, then the morals of society will also change.

Confucian Ethics

400

This religion was created by the most influential thinker in history.

Confucianism

500

Developed the scientific method.

Aristotle

500

Rationalism should not be focused with ______ – finding an excuse for doing what one wants because of self-interes

Rationalization

500

The Christian Bible has _____ books.

72