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13 Cards in this Set
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Hedonism (theory) |
-Theory that pleasure is the highest good & proper aim of human life -Happiness/good life is a state of feeling. *Hedonism *Happiness |
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Intrinsic Value |
something has intrinsics value if it is good in & of itself Ex. Happiness. Bc being happy is good itself bc its good to be happy. |
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Instrumental Value |
Value something has of achieving something else |
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Eudaimonism (theory) |
Happiness/good life is a state of being |
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Virtue |
a good character trait |
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Vice |
a bad character trait |
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Utilitarianism (Act) |
an act is right if & only if it brings about the most overall happiness |
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Utilitarianism (Rule) |
an act is right if & only if it improves overall welfare |
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Normative |
invistigates the set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking |
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Anthropocentrism |
belief that human beings are the most significant species on Earth |
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Supererogation |
-performance of more than is asked for; the action of doing more than duty requires -overachieving |
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Virtue Ethics |
emphasizes an individuals character as the key element of ethical thinking |
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Distinguishing feats. of morality |
-what you ought to do -normative ^ -always wins in debate |
