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Ethical theory
A system that you use in order to make moral decisions.
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Absolutism
The idea that there are rules that should be followed by all people at all time.
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Relativism
The idea that there is no fixed rules, and right and wrong depends on situation.
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Subjective
Something that depends on a person's view point.
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Objective
When something is considered real or true regardless o the person and their point of view.
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Utilitarianism
An ethical theory which states the right action for majority.
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Egalitarian
Based on the principles that all people are equal and deserve equal rights.
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Hedonism
The ethical theory that pleasure is the highest good and proper aim of human life.
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Commensurable
Able to be measured by the same standard.
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Qualitative
Measured by the quality of something rather than it's quantity.
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Quantitative
Can be measured numerically.
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The idea that there are rules that should be followed by all people at all time.

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Absolutism

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The idea that there is no fixed rules, and right and wrong depends on situation.

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Something that depends on a person's view point.

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When something is considered real or true regardless o the person and their point of view.

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