Utilitarianism vs

Care ethics holds that care is particular, while Confucianism holds general principles.

Li serves as a general principle guiding ren, which is the internalization of li. Though li is not ultimate, it is indispensable for the realization of ren.

The Confucian Golden Rule is 'Do not impose on others what you, yourself, do not desire.' This contrasts with care ethics, which is other-concerned and focuses on the needs of the cared for, rather than the desires of the carer.

<p>Buddhism's ethical approach differs from Western traditions in that it lacks a theory like Buddhism, and its questions and searches are not entirely unique. There are different approaches within Buddhism, with Theravada appearing to be virtue-oriented, and Santideva appearing to be consequentialist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four noble truths of Buddhism are: 1. suffering; 2. cause of suffering; 3. end of suffering; 4. path that leads to the end of suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buddhism is opposed to duty and lacks the metaphysics and structure to put obligation on others. Although there are duties in Buddhism, they are derived from insight into the nature of existence and delusions of selfhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buddhism's fundamental commitment is to principles that promote certain values or goods, which include life, knowledge, and friendship. These are fundamental to human flourishing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The connection between Buddhism and utilitarianism is thought to be found in Buddhism's version of living meaningfully. However, the connections made between Buddhism and utilitarianism are tenuous, and it's not entirely clear if utilitarian calculus is always applicable to Buddhism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deontology refers to what is proper or ought to be done, and it deals with moral obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term was invented by Jeremy Bentham, and its initial definition referred to the 'science of duty' or 'that branch of knowledge which deals with moral obligations'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CD Broad redefined deontology as duty or obligation based, effectively dividing ethics into two: deontological and teleological.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The problem with words such as 'fate' is that we know what they mean, but we have no warranty to believe in such a thing, making us ask wrong questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The intrinsic rightness of an action, without defining what makes an action right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through negative definitions and is compared to the usage of the term 'foreigner.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theories of what must or must not be done, and moral requirements that cannot be violated for the good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, it is not tied to epistemology or metaphysics and does not entail moral absolutism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>WD Ross argues that none of deontology's duties are inviolable, challenging the idea of absolutism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right before the good, unlike teleology which prioritizes the good before right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good-willing and the self-contained goodness of moral action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His critique of Christianity, questioning the internal coherence of utilitarianism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The inconsistency in the pursuit of happiness and avoidance of suffering, as well as its connection to Christian values of equal worth of each individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Possibly conflicting motives or different types of criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An advocate of cultural sensitivity criticizes utilitarian attempts to find a common criterion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ren (benevolence), li (ritual propriety), yi (righteousness), and zhi (wisdom)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Care ethics is about the other, not the carer, and can lead to the carer doing the absurd. Confucian ethics cannot be reduced to care ethics, as caring is only a part of it and does not pursue universal principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utility, reason, and intuition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For its inadequate specifications and restricted view of individuals’ utility function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ren (benevolence)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bernard Williams and standard moral rules in dealing with dilemmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasizing that ren (benevolence) is not the uppermost value in Confucianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The other, not the carer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desirability of individual behavior and social policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By addressing issues of pesticide exposure and foreign aid</p> Signup and view all the answers