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17 Cards in this Set
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Our principles of _____ form a framework for the way we live or lives |
Right and wrong |
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Ethical systems |
A structured set of principles that defines what is moral |
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Deontological ethical system |
The study of duty or moral obligation emphasizing the intent of the actor as the element of morality |
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Teleological ethical system |
An ethical system that is concerned with the consequences or ends of an action to determine goodness |
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Utilitarianism |
The ethical system that claims that the greatest good is that which results in the greatest happiness for the greatest number |
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Most frequently used source of individual ethics? |
Religion |
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Religion might be defined as a body of beliefs that addresses fundamental issues such as |
What is life? What are good and evil? |
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Religious ethics |
The ethical system that is based on religious beliefs of good and evil |
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Natural law |
The idea that principles of morals and rights are inherent in nature and not human made; such laws are discovered by reason but exist apart from humankind |
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The constitution recognized _____ endowed by the creator |
Natural rights |
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The ethics of virtue instead ask.. |
What is a good person? |
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Aristotle defined virtues as... |
Excellences |
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Ethics of care |
The ethical system that defines good as meeting the needs of others and preserving and enriching relationships |
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Peacemaking justice |
An ancient approach to justice that includes the concepts of compassion and care, connectedness and mindfulness |
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Imperative principle |
The concept that all decisions should be made according to absolute rules |
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Generalized principle |
The principle that all decisions should be made assuring that the decision would be applied to everyone else in similar circumstances |
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Class ethics evaluation |
8.4 above average conscience |
