ETHICS Flashcards
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avoiding both excess and and deficiency
moderation
principle that suggests that a moral behavior is one that it is in the middle of two extremes
doctrine of the mean
when an action is constantly repeated
habit
action becomes skills
education
action becomes automatic
habitus
certain actions
acts of human being (actus humanus) / acts of man
rational actions
human acts (actus humanis)
(3) the circular relation of acts and character
A. Repetition of Action and Its Effect of the Person
B. The Type of Action
C. Intention and Responsibility
(3) repetition of action and its effect of the person
- habit
- education
- habitus
(2) the type of action
- acts of human
- human acts
american psychologists and educator known for his theory of moral development
lawrence kohlberg
a comprehensive stage theory of moral development based on Jean Pigget’s theory
kohlberg’s stages of moral development
the individual will obey in order to avoid punishment
Stage 1: Punishment / Obedient Orientation
originates from the ancient Greek term
character, which initially referred to the mark on a coin.
Character
is a set of qualities or characteristics that
distinguish one thing from another
distinctive feature
refers to a person’s virtues and a sound moral compass, indicating their good character as a good person and citizen.
Moral character
refers to an individual’s tendency to think, feel, and act in an ethical or unethical manner.
Ethical behavior
Kohlberg proposed six moral development stages, grouped into
three levels: what are those?
- preconventional level
- conventional level
- postconventional level
the individual focuses on receiving rewards
stage 2: instrumental purpose orientation
behavior is determined by social approval
stage 3: good boy / nice girl orientations
social rules and laws determine behavior
stage 4: law and order orientation
individual rights determine behavior
stage 5: social contract orientation
the highest stage of functioning
stage 6: universal ethical principle orientation
refers to the ability to make sense
of facts, apply common sense, and justify changes based on existing
or new information.
Reason