Definintions Flashcards
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Define natural moral law
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Law of right reason, independent of the government made law and applies to everyone no matter where they live (absolutism)
2
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Define absolutism
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Morality that is consistent across all cultures everywhere - universal rules
3
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Define relativism
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Morality is relative to the norms of ones culture. The same action may be right in one place but wrong in another
4
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Define legalism
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Correct morality is found in following the rules of a culture rigidly
5
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Define laws
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Laws are a rule or measure of acts directing them to their proper ends - they ensure the best outcome for their participants
