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12 Cards in this Set
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What is metaethics?
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method of reasoning, moral terms
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What are normative ethics?
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what moral judgments should be, belief in universal laws and rejection of situationalism.
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What is the teleological argument?
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If the outcome is more good than bad, it is worth it regardless of the means.
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Deontological argument?
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Actions are based on whether or not it conforms to a moral principle, each action must be justified.
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What constitutes utilitarianism?
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The teleological argument--what is the greatest choice for the greatest number of people.
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When does moral theology begin?
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When people find their moral rules unsatisfactory.
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What are some faults in societal acceptance of ethical conduct?
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1. rules are never precise
2. we accept ignorance 3. rules may conflict |
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What differentiates a non-moral vs a moral good?
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The introduction of an actor classifies an act as a moral good or evil.
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What is the comaparitive value?
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Non-moral value
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What does Kant's rule of deontology state?
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The first categorical imperative states that you should act only on things that are universally accepted.
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Is Kant a situationalist?
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NO!! He believes in deontology as opposed to teleology.
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How can one make an ethical decision according to Kant?
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Go to the highest authority in the heiarchy.
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