Ethics
Doctrine of the mean
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Egoism
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Maxim
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Instrumental value
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Descriptive ethics
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Deontology
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Kantian ethics
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Consequentialism
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Ethical egoism
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
The Golden Rule
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Principle of Universability
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Universability
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Arete
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Optimific
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Moral community
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Autonomy
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Phronesis
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Virtue Ethics
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Categorical Imperative
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Intrinsic Values
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
End or Means to and End
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Duty
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Altruism
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Eudaimonia
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Rationality
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Inescapability
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Psychological Egoism
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
Normative Ethics
Another word for categorical imperative
Individual freedom or one's choice to make their own informed choices
General rules of behavior which we apply to particular situations
Used to describe action that maximize utility
"moral right or wrong" - said to the value that a thing has in itself or for its own sake
"wisdom of intelligence" - wisdom relevant to practical things requiring the ability to discontinue how or why to act voluntarily and encourage practical virtue
Critical element in morality is the need to make choices regarding difficult or hard issues; is a set of principles
All humans are aimed at avoiding personal loss by gaining personal benefit
Our ultimate good must involve something that's distinctive - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"what I ought to do unconditionally" - moral duties are not hypothetical, they are your duty regardless of your desires
The normative ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in morality
Consists of those being that one hold in moral regard
Excellence, strength value - strength centered ethics
We should analyze our choices and ask would it still be good if everyone did it
The greatest good for the greatest number - the goodness of an act is determined exclusively by consquences
One of the two poles - people reason differently about what they ought to do-good and when they are able to do good
The necessity of an action from respect of the moral law
Kant said the rational human being should be treated as an end in themselves and not has a means to something else
Treat others the way you way to be treated
Being unable to escape or avoid. There's nothing special about an individual that exempts them from the rules everyone must follow
Principle based ethical theory. States that for every action to have a moral worth - we can only look at motives or intentions behind the act
The sacrifice of personal gain for someone or something else
"flourishing happiness" - the right action leads to the well being of the individual
Proper position between two extremes
Form of empirical research in the attitudes of individuals - aims to uncover people's believe about such things as values
Desire to choose actions that best benefit yourself.
The study of ethical actions - branch of ethics that investigates the set up questions that arise when consuming how one ought to act
Study of the nature of duty and obligation
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