ethics- definitions

Question 1

applied ethics

Answer 1

the debates that arise when ethical issues are considered

Question 2

meta-ethics

Answer 2

the debates that arise when the nature of ethics is considered.

Question 3

morals

Answer 3

a term used to describe ethical behaviour

Question 4

absolutist

Answer 4

an ethical system that believes there exists a standard of

right and wrong that is fully and totally binding on all human beings

Question 5

deontological

Answer 5

a theory that explores obligation or duty

Question 6

objective

Answer 6

a theory that is independent of personal view

Question 7

subjective

Answer 7

a theory that is dependant on personal view

Question 8

teleological

Answer 8

a theory concerned with the end purpose or goal of an action

Question 9

consequentialism

Answer 9

an ethical theory based on considering consequences

Question 10

relativist

Answer 10

an ethical system that believes there is no absolute right or wrong

Question 11

normative statement

Answer 11

the debates that arise when ethical theories are considered