CMPS 482 (Ethical Analysis) Flashcards
What are the basics of Deontology?
18th Century - Thomas Aquinas
1. Universality
2. Based on logical or rational thought
3. People should be the “ends”, not the means to an end
Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
What are the basics of Teleology?
- The ends justify the means
- Utilitarianism - based on total utility (happiness)
- Organize (formalize) with a pro/con list
Who developed Objectivism and what does it focus on?
Ayn Rand, the self.
What is Theism based on?
Right or wrong
- Scriptures
- Congregations
- Texts
John Locke’s Labor/Desert theory says what about property?
Property is a reward for labor
What does copyright protect?
Literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, audio, and architectural works
How long does copyright last?
Life of author + 70 years OR 120 years after creation
What are the exemptions to copyright protection?
Fair use and parody
What is the one defining factor for whether something can be copyrighted?
Can it be fixed to a medium? (CD, mp3, VHS) (Performances can NOT be copyrighted, this is why musicians can perform live covers of classic songs without asking permission.)
What does a patent protect?
Protects creators of machines, inventions, processes (not mathematical formulas or algorithms) against making, using, or selling said items.
How long does a patent last?
20 years from date of filing with PTO
Patents must be what 3 things?
- Novel
- Non-obvious
- Useful
What does trademark protect?
Symbols
How long do trademarks last?
Forever. They are perpetual.
The First Amendment protects what?
Free speech
