WX - Causes of Crime Flashcards

1
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Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong.

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Morality

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Usually Refers to Correct or Right/ Good Actions.

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Moral ​

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3
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Usually Refers to Incorrect or Wrong/ Bad Actions. ​

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Immoral ​

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4
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A person holds a view but will adapt or change dependent on the situation e.g., if killing in a war brings about peace for more people – it would sometimes be acceptable.

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Relative Morality​

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4
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When a person has a principle that they will never move form e.g., ‘it is wrong to kill’ - it would always therefore be wrong.

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Absolute Morality ​

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5
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Is morally excellent, virtuous, vigorous, righteous, pious.

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Good​

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6
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Is something profoundly immoral and wicked, and is usually seen as depraved and malicious.

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Evil​

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