Key Terms Flashcards
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Meaning of Teleological
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The consequence determines if an action is good or not. War can be good if it has good consequences. The end justified the means
2
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Meaning of Deontological
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Focuses on the duties when deciding right from wrong, not because of the consequences, but because killing is wrong in itself
3
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Meaning of Relativism
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Right and wrong depends on the culture, religion, or other factors. Relevant to the environment
4
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Meaning of Absolutism
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Right and wrong are always absolute, regardless of culture, religion or other factors. Irrelevant to environment
5
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Meaning of Subjective
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Right and wrong is just opinion
6
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Meaning of Objective
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Right and wrong is factual
