Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Empirical Ethics |
Observes and describes the process of moral reasoning. Does not seek to answer why's or how's but is simply like scientific observation. |
|
|
Normative Ethics |
Rules for virtuous living and right moral reasoning. Makes judgements in order to create standards for a moral life. |
|
|
Analytical Ethics |
Analyzes the process of moral reasoning Seeks to create a comprehensive ethical theory to address reality Answers the "why" questions |
|
|
Principle Monism |
Conviction that we only need one rule to guide right moral reasoning E.g. - the Golden Rule |
|
|
Pluralistic Deontologism |
you need more than one rule to determine the difference between right and wrong E.g. the Ten Commandments |
|
|
The Categorical Imperative |
A rule that represents an action as objectively necessary in itself, apart from its relation to a further end. you must act in such a way that follows this rule regardless of outcome |
|
|
Ethical egoism |
Uses the teleological approach to moral reasoning. Pursuit of my personal good, forsaking the good of the other. |
|
|
Ethical utilitarianism |
Teleological approach pursuit of the common good What is good for everyone |
|
|
Intrinsic Value |
Something is valued for itself, rather than for its effects Pretty much only life itself has intrinsic value |
|
|
Extrinsic Value |
Something is valued for its effects, rather than just being intrinsically good |
|
|
Naturalism |
Our ethical judgements are rooted in the nature of reality, it's just the "way things are". Adam Smith and the "invisible hand" There's nothing you can do to change reality |
|
|
Intuitionism |
the notions of "good" and "right" are not empirically or scientifically derived, but an outcome of intuition OK BUT some things are definitely wrong, but that fact is not evident to everyone |
|
|
Non-cognitivism |
Ethical judgements don't have cognitive meaning, they are simply based on emotions and feelings. "There is no logical judgement in moral reasoning" |
|
|
Prescriptivism |
Ethical judgements are personal evaluations, recommendations and perceptions that embody an implicit evaluation and imperative. Ethics are culturally subjective/derived There is no objective morality |
|
|
Pluaralism |
Adapts prescriptivism, by asserting that all subjective ethical judgements are equally valuable. Distinctive but equal between all contexts and perspectives |
|
|
Virtue |
Good character trait manifested in HABITUAL ACTION Aristotle |
