Module 5-8 Flashcards
To have a moral standard, Kant believed that?
If everyone followed the categorical imperative, we would have a genuinely moral system.
Kant categorical imperative has been criticized because?
it cannot help us in cases where we have two or more conflicting duties
What are the three different kinds of schemes where principles are grounded?
Religion, Law, and Philosophical
The type of Ethical Theories that becoming an ethical person requires more than simply merciing and deliberating on certain kinds of rules.
Duty-based Theories
On this view, the consequences (i.e ., the encs achieved) of actions and policies provide the ultimate standard against which moral decisions must be evaluated
Consequence based theory
What is the principle of Kant that morally conforms to a standard or objective test
Categorical imperative
Who rejects utilitarianism in particular, and all consequentialist ethical theories in general?
B. Kant
What theory, in which the notion of duty, or obligation serves a foundation for morality?
Deontological Theory
What do we call those individuals who don’t care if anything is done through deception, a lie, or manipulation as long as it helps as many people as possible?
Utilitarian
What theory has its disadvantage because it depends on homogeneous community standards for morality?
value-based
Who developed the Character-based Theory?
Plato and Aristotle
What is the disadvantage of Consequentialism or Consequence-based theory?
Ignores concerns of justice for the minority population
What kind of ethical principles are contained in this statement?
Joshua and Michael are best friends, and Joshua one day realized he loves Michael. Joshua expressed his emotions on his birthday without considering how it would affect their relationship. Joshua feels that it is his duty to be truthful and honest with his best buddy.
Duty-based Theories
Which ethical philosophy emphasizes how people acquire positive character qualities through the habits they form?
Behavior
Which of the following is NOT a criticism against utilitarianism?
Morality can ultimately be determined by consequences
