Topic 2.2 Situation Ethics

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Fletcher's presupposition of Pragmatism?
an action must work in practice.
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Fletcher's presupposition of Relativism?
there is no fixed rules, the only principle is agape.
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Fletcher's presupposition of Positivism?
making a descision is about wanting to do the right thing, not simply obeying a command.
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Fletcher's presupposition of Personalism?
human beings are more important than rules.
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Agape love is the _______ norm, the main point of reference in moral decision making.
absolute
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Love _______ all other laws.
overrides
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_______ is part of _______, so it is moral to break rules if they serve love.
justice, love
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Love has no _______, it is _______ and doesnt give preferntial treatment.
favourites, selfless
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Love is the ___, not a means to the ___.
end
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Give 2 strengths of situation ethics:
> responded to the changing social and moral climate. Provided a realistic Christian alternative to an increasingly rejected Chrsitian legalistic ethic.
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Fletcher's presupposition of Relativism?

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there is no fixed rules, the only principle is agape.

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Fletcher's presupposition of Positivism?

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Fletcher's presupposition of Personalism?

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Agape love is the _______ norm, the main point of reference in moral decision making.

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