Name that Philosopher!
The person who tells "the Parable of the Good Samaritan"
Jesus (the Bible)
deontology says that you should always follow the ______
rules
utilitarianism summed up in one phrase
the greatest good for the greatest number
give an example of a virtue
honesty, loyalty, justice, etc...
Deontology, Utilitarianism, or Virtue Ethics?
"We have to think about the outcomes of our decisions! I don't care if you had good intentions!"
Utilitarianism
The philosopher who created the Categorical Imperative
Immanuel Kant
according to deontology, which is more important: intent or consequences?
intent
according to utilitarianism, which matters more: intent or consequences?
consequences
in virtue ethics, what might you call a person you look up to?
a moral exemplar
Deontology, Utilitarianism, or Virtue Ethics?
"I want to be more like my mom. She's kind and loyal and always seems to do the right thing."
Virtue Ethics
The philosopher who founded Virtue Ethics
Aristotle
where the rules we should follow come from, according to Immanuel Kant
pure reason/logic
in general, a utilitarian would do what in response to the classic trolley problem? (pull the lever to hit one person or hit 5 people)
pull the lever to hit one person
according to virtue ethics, what do we call the middle between deficiency and excess?
the golden mean
Deontology, Utilitarianism, or Virtue Ethics?
"I can't believe she lied! Honesty is always the best policy."
Deontology
The philosopher who first defined Utilitarianism.
Jeremy Bentham
What is the "universalizability principle"?
the rule I follow should be a universal law. In other words: would it be okay if everyone did it?
what is the end goal of utilitarianism?
happiness/pleasure
We are built to be virtuous just like ___________________________
a seed is built to become a plant
what is eudaimonia?
the highest human good; human flourishing
The other important Utilitarian philosopher (he was the other guy's student!)
What does the "Formula of Humanity" refer to?
treat all of humanity as an ends, rather than a means to an end. In other words, am I treating everyone as a full person?
a benevolent, disinterested spectator
Give or take 100 years, when did Aristotle live?
384-322 BCE
which of our main philosophers had his head mummified?
Jeremy Bentham