Define ‘Teleological’
concerned with the ultimate goal or outcome of moral action, not the action itself
Define ‘Consequentialist’
the morality of an action is to be judged by its consequences
Define ‘Relativist’
someone who believes that moral truths are not absolute but vary based on cultural, societal, or individual perspectives.
Define ‘Absolute’
a rule that is true in all situations
Define ‘Secular’
not concerned with religious or spiritual matters
Define ‘intrinsic’
belonging naturally; essential
Define ‘Principle of Utility’
the greatest good for the greatest number
Define ‘Act Utilitarianism’
each situation shoul be judged seperately
Define ‘Rule Utilitarianism’
considering the consequences that follow abiding by a rule of conduct
Define ‘Relativist Moral Theory’
where there are no absolute moral rules
Define ‘Ethics’
moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour or the conduct of an activity
Define ‘Morality’
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour
Define ‘Non-theist’
Someone who rejects morality based on divine authority. Nature is the single basis for ethics
