Moral Agent Flashcards
what is Moral Agent
someone who has the ability to discern what is right from wrong and to be held accountable for his
or her own actions.
a person as a rational, free moral agent
moral agent have a moral responsibility not to cause
unjustified harm.
4 Moral Subject
Humans
Animals
Environment
Art
5 characteristics of Fully Functioning Person
- Open to Experience
- Existential Living
- Trust Feelings
- Creativity
- Fulfilled Life
what is Open to Experience
positive and negative emotions are accepted
takes constructive criticisms
it does not resorts to ego, defense mechanisms etc.
what is Existential Living
in touch with different experiences as they occur in life
fully appreciate the present; does not dwell on the past
avoids prejudice and preconceptions
what is Trust Feelings
trust ourselves to make our own decisions, make the right choices
self-actualization
trust our instincts, gut reactions
what is Creativity
the ability to adjust, change and seek new experiences in life
does not play safe all the time
risk taker
what is Fulfilled Life
happy and satisfied in life
contented in life
trust his/her decisions
what is moral agent
those agents expected to meet the
demands of morality.
not all agents are moral agents.
is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good
and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and
good moral being.
doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Virtue
is a practice, behavior, or habit generally considered
immoral, sinful, criminal, rude, taboo, depraved, or
degrading in the associated society.
Vice
