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15 Cards in this Set
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Which theory is most concerned with duty?
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Kantianism
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Which theory is primarily consequentialist in orientation?
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Utilitarianism
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Where does a slippery slope argument typically lead to?
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an acceptable consequence
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Which approach to ethics is most concerned with the philosophy of ethics?
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metaethics
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What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
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Character
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Which concept is most compatible with ethical relativism?
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subjectivism
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Which statement best describes contractarianism?
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Determined by agreement
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How do emotivist tend to view moral arguments?
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Desire
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According to Ross, what is a prima facie duty?
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a duty that must be met unless an equal or greater obligation intervenes
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What principle could someone appeal to if they acted out of good intentions while forseeing harmful consequences of their actions?
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the principle of double effect
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What does it mean to say that something has "extrinsic value"?
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it can be used as a means to an end
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When would a act utilitarian be most likely to come into conflict with at rule utilitarian?
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when applying a rul would lead to more harm tha good
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What does "categorically" mean?
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unconditionally
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How do hypothetical imperatives differ from categorial imperatives?
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depends on desire
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What does kant call the practical rules that people use to guide their daily conduct?
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maxims
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