Making Moral Decisions Flashcards
Define morally significant and morally neutral actions
Morally significant actions involve right and wrong morally neutral actions do not
Recall the features of a morally significant actions
Morally significant actions are performed by a moral agent (an intelligent creature capable of free choice) , the action must be done on purpose with a particular motive and have significant consequences for others
Define deontological and consequentialist approaches
Deontologies approach are absolute rules that use be followed at all times. Consequentialist approach the consequences determine whether an action is good or bad
Define what a virtue is and give examples
An excellence of character with high moral standards such as honesty and generosity
Recall the sources of Christian moral authority
The bible, the church and their conscience
Name Christian moral teachings
Don’t steal, dont lie , dont kill, the golden rule ( treat others how yo want to be treated) , love your neighbour as yourself and stand up for the weak poor and excluded
Explain situations ethics
A Christian consequentialist theory, in each situation we should aim to do the most loving thing even if it means breaking moral principles eg stealing and it i based of Jesus commandment to love your neighbour
Explain what humanism is
An approach to life based on humanity and reason and humanists do not believe in God and believe that we can work out moral rules using reason
Explain what humanism is
An approach to life based on humanity and reason and think we can work out moral rules using reason
What is agape love
Universal love being concerned for people’s well-being whether we like them or not
Define utilitarianism
We should always try to produce the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number
