Utilitarianism
Utilitarian philosophers argue that the morality of an action is determined by these.
What are consequences?
This philosopher is most closely associated with deontological ethics.
Who is Immanuel Kant?
This philosopher is most closely associated with virtue ethics.
Who is Aristotle?
This ethical approach argues that moral decisions should prioritize these over strict rules or outcomes.
What is care and human connection?
A situation where a person must choose between two conflicting moral principles.
What is an ethical dilemma?
This concept suggests that we should base our decisions on increasing pleasure and reducing pain.
What is the principle of utility?
According to deontologists morality is based on following these two factors.
What are universal moral duties and rules?
Virtue ethics focuses on this rather than rules or outcomes when determining ethical behavior.
What is moral character?
Ethics of Care prioritizes this quality, focusing on empathy and the well-being of others.
What is compassion?
In ethics, this viewpoint suggests that actions should be judged right or wrong on the basis of their outcomes.
What is consequentialism?
Utilitarians evaluate ethical dilemmas by weighing these two factors before making decisions.
What are positive and negative outcomes?
Deontology is different from utilitarianism as it is this kind of a theory.
What is a non-consequentialist theory?
This concept suggests that virtues exist between two extremes.
What is the Golden Mean?
A person following Ethics of Care might ask this question.
How would my actions affect the people involved?
This term refers to a positive character trait, such as honesty, courage, or generosity, that contributes to moral excellence.
What is virtue?
This type of utilitarianism evaluates each individual situation separately rather than following general moral rules.
What is act utilitarianism?
Kant’s ethical theory includes this concept, which states that we should only act according to principles that we would want everyone to follow.
What is categorical imperative?
In virtue ethics, generosity is considered the balance between these two extremes, where one involves excessive saving and the other excessive spending.
What is frugality and extravagance?
Ethics of Care recognizes that moral decisions often involve these, rather than relying solely on detached reasoning or abstract principles.
What are emotional connections and responsibilities toward others?
The study of right and wrong behavior.
What is ethics?
This type of utilitarianism follows general moral rules because they lead to the greatest overall happiness.
What is rule utilitarianism?
Lying would violate an important ethical rule, and Kantian ethics do not allow these based on consequences.
What are exceptions?
Virtue ethics emphasizes this aspect over immediate decisions, stressing the importance of cultivating virtues over time.
What is long-term character development?
Ethics of Care argues that morality is not just about right and wrong but also about this.
What is an opportunity to support others?
A set of values and beliefs about what is right and wrong.
What is morality?