Chapter 17 Vocab-Functional perspective of group decision making

Question 1

Reflective thinking

Answer 1

Thinking that favors rational consideration over intuitive hunches

Question 2

Discourse ethics(3 parts)

Answer 2

Juergen Hanermas’ vision of the ideal speech situation in which diverse participants could rationally reach a consensus on universal ethical standards

Question 3

Ideal speech situation

Answer 3

Discourse on ethical accountability in which discussants represent all who would be affected by decision(seeking common good)

Question 4

Requirement for access(pt 1)

Answer 4

All that are affected by decisions can attend/be heard (democracy)

Question 5

Requirement for argument(pt 2)

Answer 5

Providing their side of “whatever” trying to reach a mutual understanding (common good)

Question 6

Requirement for justification (pt 3)

Answer 6

Everyone is committees to a standard!(universalization) what makes ethical claims legitimate is their acceptance!- acceptance by all affected!