Intro to Ethics 115-05

<p>Emotive Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Objectivism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fulfillment of individual preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtue Ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on moral duties and categorical imperatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can conflict with one another (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achieving a state of optimal excellence or flourishing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are determined by societal norms and context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Error theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prioritizes fulfilling desires regardless of pleasure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotive theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral truths exist independently of beliefs or feelings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The focus on pleasure as a measure of well-being (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It derives moral authority from religious texts or divine will (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ethical theory emphasizing moral duties and rules based on reason.

Ethical theory that judges actions based on their ability to maximize overall happiness or well-being.

Moral duties that are presumed to hold true unless conflicting with other moral duties.

Ethical theory stating that morality is determined by God's commands.

Ethical theory that pleasure is the ultimate good and happiness is the goal.

Ethical theory stating that satisfying desires is the key to well-being.

Ethical theory stating that morality is based on individuals' opinions and perspectives.

Moral judgments are dependent upon or relative to a particular culture or society.

A universal moral rule that applies to everyone, regardless of their desires or circumstances. It dictates that actions should be based on principles that could be universalized without contradiction.

The motivation to act morally out of a sense of duty, regardless of personal gain or consequences. It's the only thing that is inherently good in Kant's view.

A rule that applies only if you have a specific goal or desire. They are conditional and not universally binding.

The guiding principle of Utilitarianism, which states that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.

A version of Utilitarianism that judges the morality of each individual action based on its consequences for overall happiness.

A version of Utilitarianism that judges actions based on their conformity to rules that generally promote happiness. It aims to establish rules that will lead to the greatest overall happiness.

The state of flourishing or living well, which is achieved through the development and practice of moral virtues.

The view that moral judgments are based solely on personal opinions and preferences, and there is no objective truth in morality.

The view that moral truths are relative to different cultures, meaning there is no universal moral standard. What is considered right or wrong varies across cultures.