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Which ethical approach focuses on the development of virtues such as compassion, honesty, and fairness?
Which ethical approach focuses on the development of virtues such as compassion, honesty, and fairness?
Who is an influential philosopher associated with Deontology?
Who is an influential philosopher associated with Deontology?
What is a key concept in Care Ethics?
What is a key concept in Care Ethics?
Which ethical approach holds that certain actions are always right or wrong, regardless of circumstances?
Which ethical approach holds that certain actions are always right or wrong, regardless of circumstances?
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Who is an influential philosopher associated with Virtue Ethics?
Who is an influential philosopher associated with Virtue Ethics?
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What is a key concept in Utilitarianism?
What is a key concept in Utilitarianism?
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Study Notes
Ethics
Virtue Ethics
- Focuses on the character of the individual, rather than rules or consequences
- Emphasizes the development of virtues, such as compassion, honesty, and fairness
- Key concept: "eudaimonia" (flourishing or living a good life)
- Influential philosophers: Aristotle, Alasdair MacIntyre
Deontology
- Focuses on duties and obligations, rather than consequences or virtues
- Emphasizes the importance of respecting moral rules and principles
- Key concept: "categorical imperative" (act as if the rule you follow would become a universal law)
- Influential philosophers: Immanuel Kant, Thomas Nagel
Care Ethics
- Focuses on the importance of empathy, care, and compassion in moral decision-making
- Emphasizes the value of interpersonal relationships and care for others
- Key concept: "care" as a fundamental moral value
- Influential philosophers: Carol Gilligan, Nel Noddings
Moral Absolutism
- Holds that certain actions are always right or wrong, regardless of circumstances
- Emphasizes the importance of moral rules and principles over individual circumstances
- Key concept: "moral absolutism" (certain actions are always right or wrong)
- Influential philosophers: Immanuel Kant, Thomas Aquinas
Utilitarianism
- Focuses on the consequences of actions, aiming to maximize overall happiness or well-being
- Key concept: "greatest happiness principle" (actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number)
- Influential philosophers: Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill
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Test your knowledge of various ethics theories, including Virtue Ethics, Deontology, Care Ethics, Moral Absolutism, and Utilitarianism. Learn about the key concepts and influential philosophers associated with each theory.
