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Which theory of normative ethics focuses on the moral character of the agent?
Which theory of normative ethics focuses on the moral character of the agent?
- Deontological theory
- Normative ethics
- Consequentialist theory
- Virtue theory (correct)
What does normative ethics focus on?
What does normative ethics focus on?
- The moral character of the agent
- Ethical action
- Determining the rightness and wrongness of actions (correct)
- The possible consequences of an action
Which theory of normative ethics takes judgments of actions as most vital?
Which theory of normative ethics takes judgments of actions as most vital?
- Consequentialist theory
- Deontological theory (correct)
- Virtue theory
- Normative ethics
What does consequentialist theory focus on?
What does consequentialist theory focus on?
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What is the study of normative ethics?
What is the study of normative ethics?
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Virtue Ethics
- Focuses on the moral character of the agent rather than on rules or consequences.
- Emphasizes virtues and moral characteristics that make a good person, such as honesty, courage, and kindness.
Normative Ethics
- Concerned with establishing standards or principles that dictate what is morally right or wrong.
- Aims to provide guidance on how individuals should act in various situations.
Deontological Ethics
- Takes judgments of actions as the most critical aspect of morality.
- Emphasizes duty, rules, and the inherent morality of actions, regardless of their consequences.
Consequentialism
- Focuses on the outcomes or results of actions to determine their moral worth.
- The rightness or wrongness of an action is judged based on its consequences, often prioritizing the greatest good for the greatest number.
Study of Normative Ethics
- Involves analyzing and evaluating moral principles and guidelines that govern behavior.
- Seeks to answer questions about what actions are right or wrong and why they are judged as such.
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