Chapter 1 & 2 Ethics Flashcards
Definition of Ethics
the study of what it means to “do the right thing,” which involves understanding moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity
Catalysts
Low-cost computers, high-speed communication networks
Ethical Relativism
no universal standards of right and wrong
Subjective Relativism
each person decides right and wrong for themself, not a workable ethical theory
Cultural Relativism
what is right and wrong depends on a society’s moral guidelines, not a workable ethical theory
Divine Command Theory
good means actions that align with God’s will
Ethical Egoism
each person focuses exclusively on their self-interest, not a workable ethical theory
Kantianism
goodwill, desire to do the right thing, everyone wants to be treated justly
Utilitarianism
tendency of an object to produce happiness or prevent unhappiness for an individual or community, workable ethical theory
Information Technology
devices used in the creation, storage, manipulation, exchange, and dissemination of data, includes text, sound, and images
Social Contract Theory
establishment of moral rules to govern relations among citizens
Intellectual Virtues
virtues associated with reasoning and truth
Moral Virtues
virtues of character
Vice
character trait that prevents a human being from flourishing or being truly happy
Ethical Objectivism
morality has an existence outside the human mind
Relativism
morality is a human invention
