ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 broad schools of moral theories?
A
Consequentialist and non-consequentialist
2
Q
What is a consequentalist?
A
- looks at cost benefit calculation (utilitarianism)
- morals are right/ wrong dependent upon their effects/outcomes/benefits
3
Q
What is a non-consequentialist?
A
- some things are simply wrong
4
Q
How long is project license valid for?
A
5 years
5
Q
In A(SP)A what can animals not be used for?
A
- offensive weapons
- cosmetics research
- tobacco
6
Q
What animals cannot be used for research?
A
Great apes no allowed- special protection for primates, dogs, cats and horses
7
Q
What are the common ways to reduce/stop suffering?
A
the 3 Rs
8
Q
What are the 5 freedoms?
A
- freedom from hunger and thirst
- Freedom from discomfort
- freedom from pain, injury and disease
- freedom to express normal behaviour
- Freedom from fear and distress
