Fletcher’s views on conscience Flashcards
What is Fletcher’s view on the nature of conscience in Situation Ethics?
Fletcher thought that conscience is what enables you to figure out the requirements of agape in your situation. He said conscience was a verb, not a noun.
How does Fletcher’s view of conscience differ from the traditional view?
Fletcher disagreed with the traditional view that conscience is an internal moral compass or mental ability to intuitively know what is right or wrong.
According to Fletcher, what role does conscience play in moral decision-making?
Conscience helps figure out the requirements of agape (love) in a given situation, guiding actions based on love rather than fixed moral rules.
Why does Fletcher describe conscience as a verb rather than a noun?
Because he believed that conscience is not a static internal guide but an active process of making moral decisions based on love in specific situations.
