Situation Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Teleological, deontological or character based ?
A
Teleological - purpose based
2
Q
Absolutist or relativist?
A
Relativist - depends on situation
3
Q
What is agape?
A
Unconditional love
4
Q
What are the 6 fundamental principles?
A
- love is the only law
- love equals justice
- love your neighbour
- situational
- love as a means to an end
- love is only good
5
Q
Strengths
A
- based on Christian teachings, appealing to those
- people centred
- Can be applied to any new / modern situations
6
Q
Weaknesses
A
- we can’t know the future so we don’t know the consequences
- too flexible
- legalism gives certainty and clarity in making decisions
