ethics Flashcards

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Utilitarian

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focuses on humanity as a whole
teleology: the study of ends or final causes.
Focuses on society, stresses the consequences of an act evaluating its ethical status
Correct course of action is one that promotes “the greatest good for the greatest number”

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deontology

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branch of knowledge which deals with moral obligations, certain actions are categorically immoral or unethical, no matter what their consequences, focuses on the welfare of the individual; the features of the act itself makes it right or wrong

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know:

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moral foundations
moral dumbfounding

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