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What is the primary principle of egoism and its main weakness?
What is the primary principle of egoism and its main weakness?
Egoism promotes acting in one's own best interest, but its main weakness lies in justifying harmful actions, leading to a lack of trust in relationships.
How does hedonism view pleasure, and what is its potential downside?
How does hedonism view pleasure, and what is its potential downside?
Hedonism considers pleasure as the highest good; however, if misunderstood, it can lead to greed and a lack of ambition.
Describe the core idea of utilitarianism and its limitation.
Describe the core idea of utilitarianism and its limitation.
Utilitarianism is based on creating the greatest happiness for the greatest number; its limitation is that it's often impossible to make everyone happy.
What is the essence of situation ethics?
What is the essence of situation ethics?
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What does Sikh ethics advocate for, and what is its primary strength?
What does Sikh ethics advocate for, and what is its primary strength?
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What is the foundational belief of Confucianism regarding societal order?
What is the foundational belief of Confucianism regarding societal order?
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Identify a strength of utilitarianism and its challenge.
Identify a strength of utilitarianism and its challenge.
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List two strengths of Sikh ethics conduct.
List two strengths of Sikh ethics conduct.
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Study Notes
Egoism
- Focuses on self-interest
- The right action benefits the individual
- Alexander the Great, a historical example
- Thebes, a city conquered by Alexander
Hedonism
- Pleasure is the highest good
- Epicurus, a philosopher, was a proponent
- Ataraxia (tranquility/peace of mind) is a key aspect
- Promotes safety and security, avoiding risk
- Can lead to greed and overindulgence, if misunderstood
Utilitarianism
- Maximizes happiness for the greatest number
- Jeremy Bentham, an important figure
- Difficult to calculate ideal outcome always
- Brings happiness to the majority, focusing on the overall benefit
Situation Ethics
- Moral decisions depend on the unique situation
- Joseph Fletcher, a key figure
- Balancing needs of all stakeholders
- Love for neighbor, whether liked or not
Sikh Ethics
- Peace achieved through selfless service (sewa)
- Guru Nanak, a key figure
- Includes physical, mental, and material service, in their daily lives
- Striving for a community of equals, values honesty, and hard work (kirat karni)
Confucianism
- Order through a hierarchy, starting with the family
- To put the world in order, we must put our nation into order.
- Respect for parents crucial
- Mourning for three years following the death of parents is important
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This quiz covers key theories of ethics including egoism, hedonism, utilitarianism, situation ethics, and Sikh ethics. Each theory is explained through its principles and notable figures, offering insight into moral decision-making and the pursuit of well-being. Test your understanding of these ethical frameworks and their implications.
