Ethics Flashcards
(6 cards)
What does absolutism mean ?
What is right and wrong but can change depending on the situation situation
What does it mean when someone is a relativist?
What is right and wrong and never changes no matter on what the situation is
Utilitarianism
Who came up with it?
Definition
Example
Is it
an absolutist or relativist?
Jeremy Bentham
The morally right thing to do in any situation. A decision that bring the greatest amount of joy to large amount of people
The trolley problem
Relativist because it depends on the situation
Situation ethics
Who came up with it?
Definition
Example
Is it
an absolutist or relativist?
Joseph Fletcher
You should always act in the way that is the most loving
Jesus healed a man on the Sabbat even though this was against the law
Relative us because you would choose whats loving in the situation
Natural law
Who came up with it?
Definition
Example
Is it
an absolutist or relativist
Thomas Aquinas
Laws that human know without being caught
Primary precept= preserve life (god give)
Secondary precept= Do not kill (human created)
Absolutist because there are rules or laws we have to obey and they cannot be altered depending on the situation
Kanthan Ethics
Who came up with it?
Definition
Example
Is it
an absolutist or relativist
Kant
In order to do morally good actions people must fulfil duty for duty sake.
A murderer is at your door and asks you where’s your mum is. What should you do? Kant says we must tell the truth.
Absolutist because a Preston must do what’s right and just
