Utilitarian Moral Theory and Self-Interest

Duty of beneficence, duty of nonmaleficence, duty of justice, duty of self-improvement, duty of reparation, duty of gratitude, duty of fidelity

To help other people improve their conditions, such as increasing their pleasure or improving their character.

To avoid harming other people.

<p>To ensure people get what they deserve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To return favors that others have done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equal consideration of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An action is right if God has declared it as right, and an act is obligatory if commanded by God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans have absolute natural rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It pertains to the theory concerning the origin or legitimate content of moral norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People give up some rights to a government or authority to maintain social order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals consider only their own utility when making decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The principle of utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To a view called 'Hedonism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duty or obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deontological theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pleasure and happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers