virtue ethics Flashcards
it is a habit, quality or characteristics that help a person achieve the good life
virtue
define virtue ethics
a moral theory that focuses on the development (constantly choose & practice everyday) of virtuous character
it concentrates on the character of the actor
virtue ethics
virtue ethics focuses on who
on the person performing the act
in virtue ethics, what is one question to ask one’s self when shaping moral identity
“what kind of person I should be”
what are the 3 normative ethical theories
- virtue ethics
- consequentialism
- deontological ethics
define normative ethical theories
theories seek to provide action guides, procedures for answering “what ought I to do “
define clear moral guidelines and principles for right and wrong conduct based on different ethical frameworks.
it is interested in determining the content oof our moral behaviour
normative ethics
normative ethis,
norm:
adjective
‘standard’ / ‘rule’
define consequentialism
hold tht moral worth of action should be judge by its consequences
good action = best consequences overall in the situation
(white lie = normally acceptable as long as outcome provides good results. hence, morally accepted)
define deontological ethics
tells u wht yr duties are
concerned with duties
“what shld i do?”
(lie-not morally corect)
deontological ethics,
deon:
in greek
‘obligation’ / ‘necessity’
where and when did Aristotle born
384 B.C
in Stagira, northern Greece
he is the Father Macedonia court physician
Aristotle
true of false:
at age 17, he went to Athens to study at Plato’s Academy
true
true or false:
he left 10 years later when Plato died
false - 20
true or false:
at age 29, he started tutoring 13 y/o Alexander
true
true or false:
Aristotle went off to pursue greatness after the tutor
false - Alexander
true or false: when Alexander died, Athens was in revolt
true
true or false:
anyone associated with Athens was persecuted & he was charged with impiety
false - Aristotle was charged with impiety not Athens
true or false:
Aristotle left Athens so it would not “commit a second sin against philosophy “
true
true or false:
Aristotle went back to Stagira and died at age 60. no one knew how or why he died
false - age 62
tribute to his son and father of Aristotle (keeping with the Greek practice of boys being named after their grandfathers)
nicomachus
emphasis on cultivating the character and virtues of an individual so that one becomes a virtuous person
virtue ethics
