Demonology Flashcards
The Kantian Prespective
Kants theory of ethics is based on universal laws or maxims, which are moral laws, binding for all rational beings.
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Absolutism definition.
If something is wrong then it’s always wrong no matter the culture.
Relativist definition
Believes what is ethically right is relative to each and every rational person. If person a thinks apples ok then there ok. If person b thinks apples are not ok then they are not. Changes depending on the groups or individual. No absolute morals.
Universalism
The position that what is considered wrong for all people for all time.
Absolute rules
Rules that can never be broken with out being moral.
Deontology
Moral rules are absolute and it’s our duty, our moral responsibility to abide by those rules.
Categorical imperatives
A command of reason. An absolute will be obeyed. Period.
Hypothetical imperative
Command of reason we ought to do something
Maxim
Values and the reasons you support your values. What you do and why you do something.
Principle of universalbility
Every rational person must accept categorical imperatives. And act is only acceptable if it’s maxim is universalbility.
Advantages of deontology
Everyone is equal.
It’s realise on reason and not desire.