Unit 4 Flashcards
Ancient greek cardinal virtues-
Courage, Moderation, Justice, and Wisdom.
Virtues
Virtues are qualities of character or personality that are useful or admirable both for the person who has them and for others.
Who analyzed virtues as the midpoint between excess and deficiency.
Aristotle
Greek word for virtue
Arete
Which is the main focus of virtue ethics? Macro or Micro?
micro
who developed the Ethics of Care
carol gilligan
rights
a justified claim on the part of one person or group against some other person, group, or society.
negative rights
The right to life, liberty, and property are all negative. They imply that others cannot kill you, or interfere with your freedom, or take away your possessions without due process.
negative freedom
the right to non-interference.
positive rights
The right to welfare, the right to an education, and the right to health care are all examples of positive rights. They all imply that someone else (e.g. the government, the taxpayer) has an obligation to provide you with the thing you have a right to.
political right
libertarians and cons
political right
libertarians and cons
political left
welfare liberals and socialists
right wing justice
merit
negative rights
free market
left wing justice
equality
needs
positive rights
