Ethics Unit 2 Flashcards
Euthyphro dilemma
are certain actions morally right because God commands them or does God commands them because they are morally right?
according to Aristotle, the right thing to do is ______
what the virtuous person would do in the way they would do it
eternal law
Gods idea or plan of the way the universe should run
perfect duties
you must do them all the time, you cant take a break from them
imperfect duties
you must do them, but you don’t have to continuously
what does Ross think there is a problem with Kantism?
that sometimes imperfect duties outweigh perfect duties (telling the truth to a murderer about where your friend is hiding)
mill is a _____
utilitarianist
what is a prima facie duty
a moral obligation that is valid unless overridden by another, stronger moral obligation.
Divine Command Theory
God’s commands determine what is morally right and wrong
Natural Law Theory
human morality and rights are based on nature and reason. It’s based on the idea that humans are born with an innate sense of right and wrong.
Social Contract Theory
people agree to a contract or set of standards that establish their rights and responsibilitie
Categorical Imperative (Kantianism)
a rule of conduct that applies to all people, regardless of their desires or circumstances
rossism
prima facie duties are binding and that people should consider the weight of each duty when making moral decisions.
According to Lindemann, feminism is fundamentally concerned with
power
junzi
example person
ren
being kind
li
following proper manners and rituals
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justice
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moral character
xiao
filial piety, respect for ones ancestors
