normative ethic theories

Question 1

deontology

Answer 1

-This is an absolutist form of moral decision making
-it is an approach based on duty, rule and rights
-Aquinas’ natural moral law theory is a deontological ethical theory

Question 2

teleological

Answer 2

this relates to the telos or goal being aimed at.
-it is consequentialist because this seems an effective way of achieving the goal.
-Fletchers situation ethics is a teleological ethical theory

Question 3

Character based

Answer 3

This is concerned more with ‘what kind of person should i be?’ rather than ‘what should i do?’
-It contains the idea that a person who is unselfish, kind etc. is going to perform actions that are unselfish, kind etc.
-Aristotles virtue ethics is a character based ethic theory.