LESSON 2; Ethical Theories

Question 1

Three Major Ethical Theories

Answer 1

1. Utilitarianism
2. Categorical Imperialism
3. Situational Ethics

Question 2

Theory in Ethics by which actions are judged to be right or wrong solely according to their
causal consequences.

Answer 2

Utilitarianism

Question 3

an individual should seek only those things that tend to produce “The greatest happiness of the greatest number of people”

Answer 3

Utilitarianism

Question 4

The Utilitarian Precepts of Pleasure Regarding:

Answer 4

Physical Pleasure
Mental Pleasure

Question 5

• are sensual indulgences or bodily gratification

Answer 5

Physical Pleasure

Question 6

• refers to intellectual, spiritual and moral pleasures.

Answer 6

Mental Pleasure