Ethical Theories

Question 1

The view that actions are right when they are required by principles of duty that specify mandatory types of conduct

Answer 1

Duty Ethics

Question 2

Having the capacity and disposition to act according to universally valid principles of action and on rational desires

Answer 2

Rationality

Question 3

Produce the most good for the most people considering equally the interests of each person affected by our actions

Answer 3

Utilitarianism

Question 4

Things worth seeking for their own sake

Answer 4

Intrinsic Goods

Question 5

Things to be avoided, given their very nature

Answer 5

Intrinsic Bads

Question 6

An act is right when it maximizes good effects more than any other option available in a situation

Answer 6

Act Unitarianism

Question 7

The views that we should follow a particular set of rules that would maximize overall good

Answer 7

Rule Utilitarianism

Question 8

Based on the virtues of the good person

Answer 8

Virtue Ethics

Question 9

Link moral virtues, ideals and principles to their religious beliefs and ideals

Answer 9

Religious Ethics

Question 10

Explores how we can exercise responsible moral judgement without resorting to a specific comprehensive theory

Answer 10

Pragmatism