Chp 5.1/ 5.2/5.3 Flashcards
Subjective Absolutism
What makes an action right is that one approves of it.
Subjective Relativism
What makes an action right is that its approved by the person making the action.
Emotivism
Morality boils down to expressions of emotion.
Cultural Relativism
An action is right based on what is approved by the culture.
Divine Command Theory
What makes an action right is that God commands it to be done.
Principle of Justice
Equals should be treated equally.
Principle of Mercy
Unneccessary suffering is wrong.
Consequentilist (teleological) Ethical Theory
Rightness of an action is based off of its consequences.
Formalist (deontological) Ethical Theory
Rightness of an action is determined by the kind of action it is.
Intrinsic Value
Value for its own sake.
Instrumental (extrinsic) Value
Value for the sake of something else.
Ethical Egoism
What makes an action right is what promotes one’s best interest.
Psychological Hedonism
Individuals can only desire their own happiness.
Act-Utilitarianism
Actions are right is what maxes happiness, everyone is considered.
Rule-Utilitarianism
What makes an action right is it falls under a rule, that if generally followed, would maximize happiness, everyone considered.
Preference Utilitarianism
What makes an action right is that it satifies more preferences or desires that any competing action.
