The theory that the term 'good' describes a natural quality (such as pleasure), thus overcoming the gap between nature and ethics
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Intuitionism
We have the ability to know good (a non-natural quality) by simple, given awareness
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Emotivism
Moral statements reveal certain moral feelings
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Normative Ethics
Theories of ethics that give guidance (norms) on how we should behave and/or the character the traits we should develop
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Meta-ethics
The study of the meaning and justification of moral ideas
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Hedonism
The belief that pleasure is good and nothing else: 'good' and 'pleasure' are interchangeable terms
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Absolutism
The view that there are some things which are always obligatory
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Relativism
The theory that there are no absolutes in ethics and that every judgement is relative to culture, religion etc
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Realism
The view which accords to things which are known or perceived an existence or nature which is independent of whether anyone is thinking about or perceiving them
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Anti-Realism
The view that there are no objective moral values (good and evil do not exist)
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Practica Ratio
For Aquinas this means practical reason, WE have to work out what is right and what is proper to do depending on the circumstance
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Prudence
Cautiousness; using our judgement to choose what we ought to do in each situation
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Synderesis
The natural inclination to do good and avoid evil which applies to everyone and is part of God’s will
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Vincible Ignorance
Ignorance which we could easily overcome and for which we are blameworthy
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Invincible Ignorance
Ignorance which cannot be overcome by my own efforts and for which I cannot be blamed
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Id
Freudian term for the basic self and its drives, for example, for food, aggression and sex
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Ego
The idea of the rational-self, capable of exercising some control over the id, the primitive self
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Super-ego
Develops at 5 years old and is made up of society’s values and standards (ethics)
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Post Hoc, Propter Hoc Fallacy
The logical error of assuming that because one event follows another that therefore the first event caused the second
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Sacrament
A ceremony which is a sacrament has various outward and visible signs which represent inward spiritual changes brought about by God’s grace
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Covenant
The conditional promises made to humanity by God; the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him
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Premarital Sex
Where two unmarried people have sex before marriage
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Extramarital Sex
Includes adultery (having sex or a sexual relationship with someone who is not your spouse) and prostitution
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Homosexuality
Romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behaviour between members of the same sex or gender
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
We have the ability to know good (a non-natural quality) by simple, given awareness
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Intuitionism
Card 3
Front
Moral statements reveal certain moral feelings
Back
Card 4
Front
Theories of ethics that give guidance (norms) on how we should behave and/or the character the traits we should develop
Back
Card 5
Front
The study of the meaning and justification of moral ideas
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