Types
The ethics that follow a set of rules or principles
What is Duty Based Ethics?
Do unto others what you would have them do to you
What is the Golden Rule?
Liberation from the cycle of life and suffering
What is Nirvana?
The sacred text in Islam
What is the Qur'an?
A doctor refuses to lie on a medical report, even if it would help a patient get free treatment.
What is an example of Duty based or deontological Ethics?
The ethics that rely on the context or situation before following through on any rules or making any choices.
What is Situational Ethics?
Following the 613 Mitzvot, repentance
The ethics followed in Judaism?
The eternal soul in hinduism
What is the Atman?
Things that are forbidden or unlawful
What is Haram?
A teacher allows a student to submit an assignment late because the student was dealing with a family emergency.
What is an example of Situation ethics?
The ethics that focus on making decisions based on what will make you the best person with the best characteristics.
What is Virtue Ethics?
What are the holy books followed in Christianity and Judaism
The moral duties that uphold law and righteous conduct.
What is Dharma?
Things that are permisable and lawful
What is Halal?
If it makes me a better person to build houses for the poor in under-developed countries then I will do it.
What is an example of Virtue Ethics?
Relying on the relationship you have with others to make the best decision based on what is most loving or caring.
What is Ethics of Care?
Tzedek and Shalom
What is Justice and Peace in Judaism?
Actions have consequences, Karma
What is the main ethical belief in Buddhism and Hinduism?
Linear
What is the Islamic worldview?
Even though I am breaking a rule by being late to class, helping my classmate who is going through an emotional break down and needs support getting to class is more important.
What is an example of Ethics of Care?
Doing what’s morally right based on rules or principles, no matter what the outcome is.
What is Deontological ethics?
Dignity of the Human Person, Stewardship of Creation, Option for the poor
What are some Catholic Social Teachings?
Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration
What is the eightfold path?
1.Shahada (profession of faith) 2. Salah (five daily prayers), 3. Zakat (almsgiving/giving to those in need), 4. Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and 5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
What are the five pillars of Islam?
You have a duty of care over the person on one train track and relationship with the person on the other track with the train barreling towards them, what do you do?
What is an example of a Dilemma?