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Euthanasia |
A mercy killing. When the doctor administers the drugs. Whereas, with assisted suicide the patient administers their own drugs provided by the doctor. |
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Cultural Relativism |
Who are we to judge. As long as the cultures ideas and ethical views do not approve of rape, slavery, or murder. |
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Ethical Egoism |
We chose to do things for our own self interest. |
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Utilitarianism |
The greatest good for the greatest amount of people. |
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Altruism |
Acting selflessly. |
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Euthyphro |
Is it right because God says so or does God say it is right because it is? |
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Social Contract |
Morality and the government. A set of rules, governing behavior, that rational people will accept, on the condition that others accept them. MLK and Gandhi. |
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Existentialism |
We have no purpose. Individuals are entirely free and must take responsibility for everything that they do. |
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Categorical imperative |
Live as you would like to see universal law. Don't use people as a means. |
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Divine Command Theory |
What God commands is right is right and what God commands is wrong is wrong. |
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Virtues |
What is a good person? What makes someone attractive? |
