Introduction to ethical theories 0.0 / 5 ? EthicsEthical theoriesASOCR Created by: NicoleCreated on: 23-05-17 22:26 what is moral absolutism? the belief that certain things are objectively right or wrong and cannot change according to culture 1 of 7 definition of deontological? 'deon' means duty. actions are right or wrong in themselves. ignores consequences 2 of 7 what is religious absolutism? e.g. Divine Command Theory, ten commandments. the law is set by the deity or deities 3 of 7 What is Plato's Euthyphro Dilemma? is something good because God says so or does God say it is good because it is good? 4 of 7 what is moral relativism? there are no universal objective moral values as these are relative to different societies and different people 5 of 7 what is cultural relativism? moral laws differ from society to society as each society develops 6 of 7 definition of teleological? 'telos' means purpose. looks at the consequences or result of an action 7 of 7
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