Ethical Theories Flashcards
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Deontology
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strict adherence to rules regardless of consequences
2
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Consequentialism
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end result justifies the means
3
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Ethical Relativism
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what is right or wrong depends on the norms in one culture. no universal code to which all people live
4
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Moral Absolutism
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same standards apply in every situation regardless of culture or other factors
5
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Virtue Ethics
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a person’s actions does not make them good or bad but their character does
6
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Care Ethics
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Taking a person’s feelings into consideration when making moral decisions
