Ethical Viewpoints Flashcards

(8 cards)

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Ethics (2)

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  • Used to qualify the morality of actions
  • Subjective and based on worldviews
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Utilitarian

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Believes in maximizing good and minimizing harm

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Deantological

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Believes in following rules

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Egoism

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Believes in doing what is for yourself

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Divine Command

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Believes one must follow god or be punished

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Ethics of Care

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Promotes relationships, especially with the helpless

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Social Contract

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Believes in treating others the way you want to be treated

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Moral Relativism

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Believes actions cannot be judged without understanding one’s perspective

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