Defs Pg3 Flashcards
Pragmatism
A focus on practical consequences in ethical decision-making, particularly in situation ethics
Propinquity
In utilitarianism, the proximity of pleasure, meaning how soon it will occur
Quality of life
The idea that life’s value depends on certain characteristics such as autonomy, happiness and wellbeing rather than its existence
Ratio
Aquinas term for reason, which enables humans to understand moral principles
Real goods
Genuinely good actions as opposed to actions which seem good but are not in natural law
Relativism
The belief that morality is not absolute but varies according to culture, situation or personal beliefs
Relativist
Someone who believes that moral truths depend on context rather than being universal
Sanctity of life
The belief that life life is sacred and has inherent value, often based on religious principles
Situational
A moral approach that considers the specific circumstances of an action rather than applying fixed rules
Subjective
Dependant on personal feelings, opinions, or cultural context rather than objective facts
Synderesis
The innate human tendency to do good and avoid evil, according to Aquinas
Telos
A purpose or end goal; in Aristotle amd natural law, the idea that everything has an ultimate aim or function
Utilitarianism
An ethical theory that judges the morality of actions based on their abi,it’s to maximise happiness or pleasure
Vincible ignorance
Ignorance that can be overcome using reason, ignorance that you are responsible
