SAC RE Flashcards
Ethics
Study of evaluative and moral judgments people make about issues in our society
Morality
Codes we hold about right and wrong behaviour
Difference between the two
Ethics is the study of moral judgments. Morality is knowing the difference between right and wrong
Consequences
Result of an action that we take. Whether it be positive or negative.
Natural law
Innate knowledge of right and wrong
Pluralism
A society where multiple religions, ideas or approaches exist and no single view is dominate
Principles
Rule governing ones behaviour
Relativism
Stresses that culture, context, and circumstances is influential when making a decision
Utilitarianism
Stresses the usefulness of an action in promoting the common good. That actions that are good for the largest number of people are ethical and moral
Values
How much something is worth to somebody. Guides someone’s life, influences decision making.
Virtues
Character trait or quality valued as being always good
Subjectivism
Is the idea that all knowledge and truths are subject to an individual’s interpretation and experience
Situation ethics
A person who practices situation ethics, approaches ethical problems with some general moral principles rather than a rigorous set of ethical laws prepared to give up those laws to the greater good.
Nihilism
The rejection of all religions and ethical principles, often with the belief that life is meaningless. Selfish approach can be about self satisfaction
Conscience
A persons moral sense of right and wrong, acting as a guide to ones behaviour
Seven virtues
Prudence Justice Restraint Courage Faith Hope Love
