Moral Theories and Aristotle

<p>Pursuit of wealth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actions detrimental to self-preservation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Do good and avoid evil. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any act that prevents fulfillment of human nature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conscience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The act itself (A), The circumstances surrounding the act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles agreed upon in forming a social contract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethical Egoism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes rational and autonomous conformity to universal moral law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Categorical imperative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rationality and universal duties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The will to follow the Moral Law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actions are right if they conform to a set of rules or duties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate actions based on their outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Universal moral laws derived from nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Stuart Mill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subjectivism relies on personal assessment while Relativism relies on culture's principles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The habitual practice of choosing the good (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing happiness or pleasure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intentions behind an action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilitarianism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finding balance between extremes in actions and decisions.

Focuses on self-development through virtuous actions.

Reason dictates 'do good, avoid evil'; Conscience is reason's judgment.

Based on understanding human nature and inclinations to find what's good.

Actions suitable to human nature, aligning with natural inclinations.

Fundamental drives towards self-preservation, societal interaction, and reproduction.

Natural inclination to care for your health and well-being.

Treating others with the same respect and dignity you accord yourself.

A framework for explaining right and wrong conduct. It helps us reason about and evaluate moral issues.

Right and wrong are based solely on individual beliefs and feelings.

Right and wrong are determined by the cultural norms and principles of a society.

Acting in your own self-interest is morally right.

Right and wrong are defined by the commands of God or a divine power.

Focuses on developing character traits that lead to moral behavior, like honesty and compassion.

The best action is the one that provides the greatest benefit for the most people.

Right and wrong are determined by rationality and universal principles, leading to duties.

Moral actions are evaluated based on the act itself, surrounding circumstances, and the intention of the agent.

Conditions surrounding a moral act that influence its morality. They answer questions like who, what, where, why, how, and when.

The purpose or intention behind a moral action. It's about what the person doing the act hopes to achieve.

A universal moral law that applies to everyone, unconditionally. It's a command to act in a way that you would want everyone else to act.

A moral rule that applies only if you want to achieve a specific goal. It's conditioned by your desires and self-interest.

The only thing truly good without reservations, it's the will to follow moral law.

According to Mill, happiness or pleasure is the highest value in life.