Situation ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the key scholar?
A
Fletcher
2
Q
What type of ethical theory is it?
A
Teleological + Relavatist.
3
Q
What is agape?
A
Unconditional love.
4
Q
How is it consequentialist theory?
A
Concerned with the most loving outcome of a situation.
5
Q
What is the purpose of the 4 presumptions?
A
To maximise agape.
6
Q
What are the 4 presumptions and explain 2 of them.
A
Pragmatism
Positivism
Relavatism -
Personalism - puts individuals first
7
Q
Name 2 of the fundamental principles.
Explain them.
A
- Love is the only norm.
- Love and justice are the same.
8
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