Ethics Fill In The Blank Flashcards
Is the belief that the morality of an action is determined by the unique situation of that action
Situation ethics
The belief that we ought to do whatever is in our own best interest
Ethical egoism
The belief that we ought to do whatever maximizes our personal pleasure
Hedonism
Is the philosophical belief that reliable knowledge is obtained solely through the scientific method
Scientism
Is a personal standard of determining right and wrong
Morality
According to - let love be genuine abhor what is evil hold fast to wha t is good
Romans 12:9
According to Christianity , loving God means serving others both spiritually and-
Physically
Any ethical system that judges morality based upon some principal duty is
Deontological
Any ethical system that judges morality by the consequences of the actions is
Teological
Secularists View - as the primary guide for forming a workable ethical outlook
Science
The apex of Christ’s ethical teaching is commonly referred to as
The sermon on the mount
When asked what the- commandment is, Christ responded ….
Greatest
Problems with teological ethical theories
- we aren’t always accurate in our predictions
- we can have good intentions that turn out bad
- we don’t always act in our best interests
Main problem with deontological theories
This doesn’t account for exceptions or conflicting duties, explain baby in car