situation ethics

Question 1

What is the main principle of situation ethics?

Answer 1

The main principle of situation ethics is to prioritize love and the most loving outcome in ethical decision-making - agape

Question 2

True or False: Situation ethics is based on fixed moral rules.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Situation ethics was primarily developed by _____ .

Answer 3

Joseph Fletcher

Question 4

What does situation ethics argue against?

Answer 4

It argues against absolute moral laws and rules.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a central tenet of situation ethics? A) Love is the only intrinsic good B) Legalism C) Personalism D) Pragmatism

Answer 5

B) Legalism

Question 6

List one strength of situation ethics.

Answer 6

It offers flexibility in moral decision-making.
It allows the greatest amount of love to be produced as it is not relativist and does not rely on rules which are not helpful in differing circumstances.

Question 7

What is a major weakness of situation ethics?

Answer 7

It can lead to subjective interpretations of what love means. Every ones definition of love differs ‘ripples in a pond theory’ - how far should love go.
we are selfish, according to Augustine (original sin) is it realistic for us to make moral decisions based on love.

Question 8

True or False: Situation ethics can be easily applied to all ethical dilemmas.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Situation ethics is often seen as a form of _____ ethics.

Answer 9

normative

Question 10

What is the ‘law of love’ in situation ethics?

Answer 10

The law of love states that love should be the guiding principle in all ethical decisions.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which philosopher is most closely associated with situation ethics? A) Immanuel Kant B) John Stuart Mill C) Joseph Fletcher D) Aristotle

Answer 11

C) Joseph Fletcher

Question 12

What is one criticism regarding the application of situation ethics in real-life scenarios?

Answer 12

It can be too ambiguous and may lead to inconsistent decisions.

Question 13

True or False: Situation ethics allows for exceptions to moral rules.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What does the term ‘personalism’ refer to in the context of situation ethics?

Answer 14

Personalism emphasizes the importance of people over laws or rules.

Question 15

List one advantage of using situation ethics in a multicultural society.

Answer 15

It allows for diverse perspectives and individual circumstances to be considered.

Question 16

What is a potential issue with defining ‘love’ in situation ethics?

Answer 16

Different interpretations of love can lead to varying ethical decisions.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Situation ethics can sometimes conflict with _____ ethics.

Answer 17

deontological

Question 18

Multiple Choice: In situation ethics, which is considered the highest priority? A) Justice B) Love C) Duty D) Tradition

Answer 18

B) Love

Question 19

What is the role of consequences in situation ethics?

Answer 19

Consequences are important as they help determine the most loving action and allow humans to develop and grow.

Question 20

True or False: Situation ethics supports the idea of moral absolutes.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What kind of ethical dilemmas does situation ethics aim to address?

Answer 21

Complex ethical dilemmas where rigid rules may not apply.

Question 22

List one limitation of situation ethics in moral reasoning.

Answer 22

It may lead to moral relativism.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Situation ethics is often contrasted with _____ ethics.

Answer 23

legalistic

Question 24

What is the significance of ‘pragmatism’ in situation ethics?

Answer 24

Pragmatism emphasizes practical outcomes and the effectiveness of love in real situations.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: According to situation ethics, moral decisions should be made based on: A) Tradition B) Love C) Authority D) Popular opinion

Answer 25

B) Love

Question 26

what is the catholic church's view on situation ethics.

Answer 26

Love is a guiding principle in the Bible Mark12 'you shall love your neighbour as yourself' 1 corinthions 'love is patient and love is kind' 'Love your neighbour' love seen throughout highlighting it is a key factor in the process of moral decision making. -People interpret the bible differently so it is impossible to now who interpretation id correct

Question 27

What deos Rev John Macquarrie say

Answer 27

SE is too individualistic, which can never be a basis for social morality - in a world so adaptive to changing times there must be constants to remove any issues of subjectivity and remove any possibility of justifying unjustifiable actions.

Question 28

What does Barclay say

Answer 28

SE goes against a natural law - it allows a dangerous amount of freedom

Question 29

Situation ethics in application to euthanasia

Answer 29

Sanctity of life - all life is sacred 'in my fathers house there are many rooms.' quality of life -life of the person valued more than religious view of life The most loving thing to do - allows freedom to choose when to die allows humans the right to practice free will without is control and an all loving God would not want to limit our ability to freely choose so can not control when we die - no one's definition of love will be the same - God gave life so only God can take it Calvin we have a predestined end as we had a predestined start - if God knows what will happen before we do does that make human free or does it take their free will away??? slippery slope argument - what are the bounds for euthanasia Improve palliative care - Kill the pain not the patient Kant - opposes euthanasia - violates the duties that rational beings owe themselves - whenever we make a choice we act on a maxim - any act that destroys humanity to be 'the supreme violation of duties to oneself.' people who commit any form of suicide destroy their rationality in service to something else- pain