11- aos 1 Flashcards
consequentialism
consequentialism is a moral theory that judges actions based on their outcomes
norms
a socially accepted standard of behaviour
values
a principle or belif about what’s important in ones life
tabos
a custom that is not accepted or considered wrong
ethics
study of the guidelines guiding how an why. people make decisions about human behaviour
morals
the prevailing standard of behaviour that enables people to live cooperatively in groups
deontology
decisions are moral based on doing the right thing regardless of the consequences
utilitarianism
decisions are made on the bases of choosing the best outcome to achieve the greatest happiness
-greatest good for the greatest number
hedonism
pleasure/satisfaction or happiness is the highest good/aim of life
conscience
the ability to pick up the weight of good and truth