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Situation Ethics Knowledge Flashcards

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Act utilitarianism

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We should perform the act which will lead to the greatest balance of good over evil

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What are teleological theories ?

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Moral goodness is determined b the end or result

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What does subjective mean ?

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Right and wrong depend on the pov of the individual

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What are situation ethics ?

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Trys to get to the most loving outcome

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What is relativism ?

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Actions are good or bad relative to the situation

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What is positivism ?

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Proposes something as true or good without demonstrating it

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What is personalism?

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Ethics centred on people rathe than laws

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What are meta ethics ?

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Ethics concerned with the justification of ethics and the meaning of language used

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What is legalism ?

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Law based on moral theory

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What is antinomianism ?

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Do not recognise the role of the law in ethics

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What is altruism ?

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Any theory which puts the needs of others before oneself

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What is agape ?

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Unconditional love

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Who made the situation ethics approach ?

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American Christian Minister Joseph Fletcher during the 1960’s

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What did Joseph fletcher suggest ?

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Love should be the only principle upon which to make moral choices
A good action is one which aims to do the most loving thing
A person should only obey rules in the bible if it is the most loving thing to do

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What is the verse from Luke which stresses the importance of love in making moral choices ?

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“Love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your heart , and with all your soul , and with all your strength , and with all your mind:and love your neighbour as yourself

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What is the verse from John 15:13 which stresses the importance of love when making moral choices ?

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“Greater love has no man than this , that a man lay down his life for his friends “

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What is the verse from 1 john 3:23 which stresses the importance of love when making moral choices ?

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“And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his son Jesus Christ and

love one another , just as he has commanded us “

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What is the first of the six propositions ?

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“Only one thing is intrinsically good,namely love:nothing else at all”

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Explain the first of the 6 principles ?

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Only love is truly good in itself , Fletch calls love the one regulativo principle of christian ethics

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What is the second of the 6principles ?

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“The ruling norm of christian decision is love , nothing else “

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Explain the second of the 6 principles ?

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Christian decision making is based on love
Where laws and love conflict , we must follow love

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What is the third of the 6 principles ?

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“Love and justice are the same , for justice if love distributed nothing else “

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Explain the third of the 6 principles ?

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Justice is love distributed
Justice is christian love applied rationally in a calculated manner

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What is the fourth of the 6 principles ?

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“Love wills the neighbour good , whether we like him or not “

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Explain the fourth of the 6 principles ?

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Love wants the good for anyone , whoever they are
Love is a selfless commitment or decision to treat others the best we can
Good Samaritan shows that everyone is a potential neighbour

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What is the fifth of the 6 principles ?

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“Only the end justifies the mean , nothing else “

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Explain the fifth of the 6 principles ?

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If our aim is love then any means of achieving love is justified
Whether the end is worthwhile that determines whether the action is worthwhile

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What is the sixth of the 6 principles ?

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“Loves decisions are made situationally not prescriptively “

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Explain the sixth of the 6 principles ?

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We have to gather the facts , rather than decide the case before we know the facts

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How is situation ethics relativist ?

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Th right thing to do depends on the context

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What are the 6 principles ?

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They never lie fletchers situation ethics

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What is the purpose of the four working principles ?

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Fletcher aimed to fulfil them whilst writing his theory

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What are the 4 working principles ?

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Pragmatism
Relativism
Positivism
Personalism

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What is agape ?

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Charity , unconditional love
Summary of the ethics of jesus
It is the greatest type of live

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Why is agape the greatest type of love ?

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It exists regardless of the circumstances
Type of love which can only be practiced with gods help

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What are the 4 types of Greek love ?

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Storge
Philia
Eros
Agape

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What is storge ?

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Love based on family connections

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What is philia ?

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Close friendship

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What is Eros ?

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A sexual love

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What are CS Lewis two type of love ?

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Gift love
Need love

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What is gift love ?

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Inspires you to care for others
you see in action when someone helps someone

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What is need love ?

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Our need for love and comfort
We want people to love and protect us

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How does CS Lewis describe affection love ? (storge )

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Parent love for a child
Most natural type of love
NEED LOVE

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How does CS Lewis describe friendship love ?(philia )

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Least like the love of god
It needs nurturing to keep it going
GIFT LOVE

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How does CS Lewis describe Eros love ?

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Being in love can include sex but doesn’t have to
Willing to turn your life around for your loved one
GIFT LOVE

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How does CS Lewis describe charity love ?

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Greatest of the 4 loves
Most christian
Need to focus on this and not the other ones
You desire what is best for others
GIFT LOVE

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What is Sophia ?

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(Greek for wisdom )
General principles , what rules you have to break

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What is kairos ?

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Time that somebody has to make the decision

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What is an example of situation ethics with jesus ?

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He broke the sabbath to heal people

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What is another biblical example of situation ethics ?

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Good Samaritan
Reinforces the idea of love for ones neighbour , regardless whether we like them or not

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What is the teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:3 , that shows that you shouldn’t do things for the affection of others ?

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“If i give all iI posses to the poor and give over my body to hardship that i may boast nit do not have love , i gain nothing “

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What is the teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:13 , that says that love is the most important thing of the most important 3 things ?

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“And now these three remain:faith,hope and love.but the greatest of these is love “

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What is the teaching from 1 john 2:9-10 which shows that anyone who is loving is a good person ?

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“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness”

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What is super altruism ?

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Altruism that puts the person at a significant risk

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What is conscience often seen as ?

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A noun
Either the voice of god within us or an inbuilt reasoning tool in the thinking of quinas

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Who said that conscience is the voice of god within us ?

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Catholic thinker J H Newman

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What does fletcher say that conscience is ?

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It is a verb
Refers to a process of deciding

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Why is situation ethics an individualistic theory ?

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You have to make the decision yourself

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What evidence of agape is there in the New Testament ?

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“Love thy neighbour “
Good Samaritan
“Love one another as i have loved you”
Jesus died for us

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What are the advantages of situation ethics ?

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Uses rules to provide a framework but allows people to. Break rules to reflect life’s complexities

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What are the disadvantages of situation ethics ?

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Does not provide a clear definition of what love is
Could be too subjective
It is human nature to love family more than strangers
We do not know whose rules to follow

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What are legalistic ethics ?

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Has a set of moral rules and regulations

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What are some characteristics which situation ethics is based on ?

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It focuses on jesus dialogue
Focuses on positivism and personals
Rejection of absolute rules
Solves moral dilemmas situationally and ircumstantially

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Why do some christians think that situation ethics is wrong ?

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Believe they should follow the 10 commandments instead of relying on their own ideas

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What does fletcher say about legalism ?

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Fletcher rejects legalistic ethics. He says “the error made by Catholics is their adherence and devotion to natural law

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Why is situation ethics flexible and practical ?

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It considers the situation and consequences e.g. a pregnancy as a result of rape. Natural law is inflexible.

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Explain how situation ethics follows the teachings of jesus ?

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It’s only absolute principle is agapeic love. This is a core belief of Jesus . He did not judge prostitutes or outcasts. He broke the Sabbath rules and put people first. He healed people who needed healing and fed the poor.

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Explain why situation ethics are not christian ?

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Too individualistic and subjective, prioritises the individual and no God. Christians should follow Natural Law, God’s will. The 10 commandments are the absolute rules as set by God.

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