Key Info Flashcards
Moral Absolutism: Moral absolutism is the belief that certain actions are always right or wrong
no matter the situation. This idea is associated with philosophers like Immanuel Kant
Situation Ethics: Situation ethics
developed by philosopher Joseph Fletcher in the 1960s
Utilitarianism: Utilitarianism is a philosophy created by thinkers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. It teaches that the best action is the one that maximizes happiness for the greatest number of people. According to utilitarianism
when faced with a decision
The Trolley Problem: The trolley problem
created by philosopher Philippa Foot in the 1960s
Artificial Intelligence: The ethics of AI is all about making sure that artificial intelligence (AI) is used in ways that are fair
responsible
Animal Rights: The concept of animal rights is associated with philosophers like Peter Singer
who argues that animals deserve the same consideration as humans when it comes to avoiding suffering. Singer believes that animals should not be used for food