ethical theories

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synderesis rule
aquinas assumes that we naturally do good and avoid evil
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real good
objective. uses reason correctly. primary precepts lead us. deontological
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apparent good
seems good in the moment but actually isn't. subjective. appeals to emotion.
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what are the primary precepts
the preservation of life, reproduction, education and learning, living peacefully in society, worshipping god
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what did kant say about duty being revealed through reason
'the moral law within'
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good will
the resolve to act in such a way that we fulfil our duty
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a priori
analytic, statement true in itself
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a posteriori
synthetic, can be tested
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three categorical imperatives
universal law, treat people as end not means, kingdom of ends
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principe of utility
the greatest happiness principle. greatest good for the greatest number
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bentham's hedonic calculus
purity, remoteness, intensity, certainty, extent, duration, fecundity
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is bentham's method quantitative or qualitative
quantitative
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is mill's method quantitative or qualitative
qualitative
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what did mill say about pleasures
'better to be socrates dissatisfied than a pig satisfied'
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act utilitarianism
the action is only right if it promotes happiness
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rule utilitarianism
moral rules should be kept by everyone
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singer's utilitarianism
preference of all those involved taken into account +sentient creatures
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what did Jesus say about the principle of love
'love God...love your neighbour'
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what is the golden rule
'do onto others as you would have them do to you'
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who proposed situation ethics
joseph fletcher
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what are the working principles
pragmatism, relativism, positivism, personalism
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what are the fundamental principles
agape is the only absolute good, all decisions should be based on agape, agape is justice, agape doesn't have favourites, ends justify the means, decisions vary according to situations
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proportionalism
says an action can be right if there is a proportional reason to break and established law
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