Situation ethics Flashcards
1
Q
WHO IS THE THEORY BY?
A
Fletcher
2
Q
Is it teleological or deontological?
A
It is a teleological theory
3
Q
What does teleological mean?
A
Making decisions based on the purpose
4
Q
What does situation ethics argue?
A
It argues that decisions are based on the consequence. It only matters about the end result.
5
Q
What does agape mean?
A
Unconditional love
6
Q
What are the 4 principles?
A
Pragmatic
Personalism
Positivism
Relativism
7
Q
What are the six fundamental principles?
A
Love is only law Love equals justice Love your neighbour Situational Love as a means to an end Love is only good
8
Q
What is one strength of situation ethics?
A
Appears to be based on Christian teaching of the ‘greatest commandments’
9
Q
What is one weakness of situation ethics?
A
It is too flexible
Maybe contradicts some biblical teachings
