Situatuon Ethics Chapter 11 Keywords

Question 1

Situation ethics

Answer 1

View of Joesph fletcher

Single absolute principle of love applied to each situation to produce the best outcome

Question 2

Personalism

Answer 2

Belief that all good is always for a person and never abstract
Goodness must always be experienced as good by someone

Question 3

Legalism

Answer 3

An approach which reduces moral life to a system of regulations

Question 4

Antinomianism

Answer 4

View that rules and principles should be rejected

Question 5

Pragmatism

Answer 5

Seeking workable, practical solutions rather than trying to find something abstract

Question 6

Relativism

Answer 6

Belief according to Fletcher that the moral act should always be relative to the needs of both the performer and the situation

Question 7

Positivism

Answer 7

Belief according to Fletcher that the commitment of God of love and to love as the main requirement of ethical life

Question 8

Agape

Answer 8

Greek word meaning live

Question 9

Altruism

Answer 9

Any theory which puts the needs of others before those of oneself

Question 10

Act utilitarianism

Answer 10

Believes that we should always perform the act which lead to the greatest balance of good over evil