Moral Absolutism

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Absolutism
Absolutism doesn't look at individual theories. It is universal- doesn't change through time, culture and history. DEONTOLOGICAL
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Moral Absolutism and religion
Catholic- follows the 10 commandments/divine command of God. Some Christians follow GRADED ABSOLUTISM e.g. lying is better than murder
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Absolutist theories
Kantian Ethics, Natural Law
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Strengths
Easy to follow. Applies to everyone. Universal- fair and equal. Protects victim
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Weaknesses
Unrealistic. Doesn't allow for best action/doesn't produce best morality. Out of date? Who sets them?
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Catholic- follows the 10 commandments/divine command of God. Some Christians follow GRADED ABSOLUTISM e.g. lying is better than murder

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Moral Absolutism and religion

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Kantian Ethics, Natural Law

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Card 4

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Easy to follow. Applies to everyone. Universal- fair and equal. Protects victim

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Card 5

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Unrealistic. Doesn't allow for best action/doesn't produce best morality. Out of date? Who sets them?

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