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According to virtue ethics, a person is acting in a good way if their action is consistent with what?
According to virtue ethics, a person is acting in a good way if their action is consistent with what?
- Religious teachings
- Societal norms
- Their personal beliefs
- Moral considerations and virtues (correct)
What is one advantage of virtue ethics?
What is one advantage of virtue ethics?
- Moral decision-making skills develop over time (correct)
- It provides a clear set of rules for moral decision-making
- It can be used to guide government policy
- It resolves all moral dilemmas
What is one disadvantage of virtue ethics?
What is one disadvantage of virtue ethics?
- It resolves all moral dilemmas
- It can be used to guide government policy
- There is disagreement on the character traits needed (correct)
- It provides a clear set of rules for moral decision-making
Which theory suggests that each person decides right and wrong for themselves?
Which theory suggests that each person decides right and wrong for themselves?
Which theory acknowledges that different social contexts can demand different moral guidelines?
Which theory acknowledges that different social contexts can demand different moral guidelines?
Which theory suggests that a person is acting in a good way if their action is aligned with God's will?
Which theory suggests that a person is acting in a good way if their action is aligned with God's will?
Which theory suggests that there is no moral distinction between the actions of different people?
Which theory suggests that there is no moral distinction between the actions of different people?
Which theory doesn't explain how moral guidelines are determined?
Which theory doesn't explain how moral guidelines are determined?
Flashcards
Virtue Ethics Action
Virtue Ethics Action
An action is good if it aligns with moral considerations and virtues.
Virtue Ethics Advantage
Virtue Ethics Advantage
Moral decision-making skills improve with practice over time.
Virtue Ethics Disadvantage
Virtue Ethics Disadvantage
There's no agreement on which character traits are most important.
Subjective Relativism
Subjective Relativism
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Ethical Cultural Relativism
Ethical Cultural Relativism
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Ethical Divine Command Theory
Ethical Divine Command Theory
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Subjective Relativism(Actions)
Subjective Relativism(Actions)
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Ethical Cultural Relativism(Gaping Issue)
Ethical Cultural Relativism(Gaping Issue)
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