Demonology Flashcards

The Kantian Prespective

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Kants theory of ethics is based on universal laws or maxims, which are moral laws, binding for all rational beings.

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True

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Absolutism definition.

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If something is wrong then it’s always wrong no matter the culture.

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Relativist definition

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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.

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Universalism

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The position that what is considered wrong for all people for all time.

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Absolute rules

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Rules that can never be broken with out being moral.

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Deontology

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Moral rules are absolute and it’s our duty, our moral responsibility to abide by those rules.

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Categorical imperatives

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A command of reason. An absolute will be obeyed. Period.

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Hypothetical imperative

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Command of reason we ought to do something

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Maxim

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Values and the reasons you support your values. What you do and why you do something.

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Principle of universalbility

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Every rational person must accept categorical imperatives. And act is only acceptable if it’s maxim is universalbility.

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Advantages of deontology

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Everyone is equal.

It’s realise on reason and not desire.

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