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consequentialism

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consequentialism is a moral theory that judges actions based on their outcomes

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norms

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a socially accepted standard of behaviour

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values

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a principle or belif about what’s important in ones life

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tabos

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a custom that is not accepted or considered wrong

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ethics

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study of the guidelines guiding how an why. people make decisions about human behaviour

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morals

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the prevailing standard of behaviour that enables people to live cooperatively in groups

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deontology

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decisions are moral based on doing the right thing regardless of the consequences

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utilitarianism

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decisions are made on the bases of choosing the best outcome to achieve the greatest happiness
-greatest good for the greatest number

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hedonism

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pleasure/satisfaction or happiness is the highest good/aim of life

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conscience

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the ability to pick up the weight of good and truth

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