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What is the primary focus of the teleological approach in ethical decision-making?
What is the primary focus of the teleological approach in ethical decision-making?
- The actions themselves
- The character of the decision-maker
- The societal norms
- The consequences of the actions (correct)
How does egoism influence moral decision-making?
How does egoism influence moral decision-making?
- By adhering strictly to societal standards of morality
- By focusing on long-term benefits for all individuals
- By prioritizing the needs of society over personal desires
- By emphasizing personal short-term desires or long-term interests (correct)
Which statement best represents the fundamental principle of a consequentialist theory?
Which statement best represents the fundamental principle of a consequentialist theory?
- The ethical stance is based on the beliefs of society
- The rightness of an action is established by its outcome (correct)
- An action is justified by its adherence to moral laws
- The morality of an action is determined solely by intent
What is a limitation of egoism as an ethical framework?
What is a limitation of egoism as an ethical framework?
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Why might an egoist choose to perform an action that is considered 'right' in society?
Why might an egoist choose to perform an action that is considered 'right' in society?
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Study Notes
Teleological Approach
- Focuses on the consequences of an action to determine its moral rightness or wrongness.
- Judges the action based solely on the outcome, regardless of the means used.
- This approach is considered consequentialist.
Egoism
- Defines morality based on what is best for the individual decision-maker.
- A decision is morally right if it serves the decision-maker's short-term desires or long-term interests.
- Egoists may also act in ways that seem "right" to society to benefit themselves by feeling good.
- Egoism has limitations because it cannot determine the impact of actions on all members of society.
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