The reasoned study of what is morally right and wrong, good and bad.
What is Ethics
100
Sometimes refered to as the "Domino Effect," this fallacy occurs when the conclusion of an argument depends on the claim that a certain event will set off a chain reaction, leading in the end to some undesireable consequence - yet there is not sufficient logical reason that the chain reaction should necessairly take place.
What is Slippery Slope
100
figuring out what the problem is.
What is Identification
100
These theories emphasize the aim of always acting for perceived self intrest, usually in the long term, even at the expense of others if necessary.
What is Egoism theory
100
He wrote "letter from the Bermingham Jail"
Who is Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
200
Informed and logical thought, or logical problem solving.
What is Critical Thinking
200
This is the fallacy of claiming that an idea is true because many people think it is.
What is False appeal to Popularity.
200
in this step we must carefully consider the implications and consequences of available options for stakeholders.
What is Analysis
200
These kinds of theories base morality on the results and outcomes of behavior.
What are Consequential Theories
200
He was the teacher of Plato, and at age 70 was tried on the charges of atheism, treason, and corrupting the youth of athens, and sentenced to die.
Who is Socrates
300
Morar qualities that are considered important and worthy.
What is Values
300
this occurs when the arguer takes the opponents argument and distorts it, takes it out of context, or exagerates it so that it might be more easily attacked.
What is Straw Man
300
in this step we select the morally right or best option, and are able to justify it.
What is Decision Making
300
These theories emphasize the aim of producing the greatest amount of good for the greatest possible number.
What is Utilitarian Theories
300
He was a catholic scholar, philospher, and theologian, and was credited with founding the Jesuit order of Preists.
Who is Saint Thomas Aquinas
400
Character traits that make up a moral life.
What are Virtues.
400
This argument is about distraction. The arguer introduces an irrelevent (but tempting) point to divert the reader's attention from the main issue.
What is Red Herring
400
In this step we identify the best arguments against our decision or conclusion
What is Evaluation
400
These theories base morality on factors other than the results or outcomes of actions.
What is Nonconsequential Theories
400
Despite never traveling more than 30 miles from his home town in his life, he was a philosophy professor at the university in Koenigsberg, Prussia. He also has his own ethical theory.
Who Immanuel Kant
500
Behaviors that are judged to be consiustant with good ethical thinking and decision making.
What are Morals.
500
This is the fallacy of sterotyping, caused primarilly by poor inductive reasoning.
What is Hasty Generalization
500
in this step we gain the knowledge to make an informed decision about an ethical problem.
What is Research.
500
This theory bases ethics on the values of justice and fairness, providing processes to help people understand what an ideal, fair solution would be.
What is Contractarianism
500
His theory of natural rights is based on the assumption that humans have moral rights endowed by nature or God.