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What is the primary focus of normative morality?
What is the primary focus of normative morality?
Which moral theory suggests that morality is determined by the consequences of an action?
Which moral theory suggests that morality is determined by the consequences of an action?
What is the principle that states 'treat others as you would like to be treated'?
What is the principle that states 'treat others as you would like to be treated'?
Which of the following is NOT a type of morality?
Which of the following is NOT a type of morality?
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What is the name of the moral theory that emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits?
What is the name of the moral theory that emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits?
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Which moral principle is associated with Immanuel Kant?
Which moral principle is associated with Immanuel Kant?
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Study Notes
Definition of Morality
- Morality refers to the principles and values that guide human behavior and decision-making
- It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, good and bad, and just and unjust
Types of Morality
- Descriptive morality: describes the moral practices and values of a particular culture or society
- Normative morality: prescribes how people ought to behave and what moral values they should hold
- Meta-ethics: examines the nature of morality and moral judgments
Moral Theories
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Consequentialism: morality is determined by the consequences of an action
- Utilitarianism: the moral action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being
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Deontology: morality is based on rules and duties, regardless of consequences
- Kantianism: moral actions are based on universal principles that respect human dignity and autonomy
- Virtue ethics: morality is based on the development of virtuous character traits
Moral Principles
- The Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated
- The Categorical Imperative: act only according to maxims that could be willed as universal laws
- The Principle of Non-Maleficence: do no harm to others
- The Principle of Beneficence: promote the well-being of others
Moral Relativism vs. Moral Absolutism
- Moral Relativism: moral values and principles vary across cultures and individuals
- Moral Absolutism: moral values and principles are universal and absolute, regardless of cultural or individual differences
Moral Development
- Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory: moral development progresses through three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional
- Jean Piaget's Theory: moral development involves a transition from heteronomous morality to autonomous morality
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Test your understanding of morality principles, types, and theories. Explore moral relativism, absolutism, and development. Learn about consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, and more.
