Situation Ethics.

Question 1

Situation Ethics

Answer 1

Agape love is the only absolute moral principle in decision - making.

Question 2

Fletcher Q1

Answer 2

“Love is the only universal.”

Question 3

Legalism

Answer 3

Fixed moral laws which are universal and always to be followed. Opposite of Personalism.

Question 4

Antinomianism

Answer 4

The denial of the possibility for any rules.

Question 5

Pragmatism - P1

Answer 5

We should seek practical solutions to achieve success.

Question 6

Relativism - P2

Answer 6

The moral act should be relative to the performer and situation.

Question 7

Positivism - P3

Answer 7

The belief in a God of Love

Question 8

Personalism - P4

Answer 8

Goodness must always be experienced by a person. Opposite of Legalism

Question 9

Proposition 1

Answer 9

Love is the only intrinsically good thing.

Question 10

Proposition2

Answer 10

The ruling norm of Christianity is love.

Question 11

Proposition 3

Answer 11

Love = Justice, for Justice is a distribution of love.

Question 12

Proposition 4

Answer 12

Love wills the neighbour’s good, whether we like him or not.

Question 13

Proposition 5

Answer 13

Only the end justifies the means, and nothing else.

Question 14

Proposition 6

Answer 14

Love’s decisions are made situationally.

Question 15

Agape love

Answer 15

Selfless, unconditional love for others.

Question 16

Altruism

Answer 16

Putting another’s needs before your own.

Question 17

Aquinas on conscience

Answer 17

Used to reflect on our actions, and judge what to do with particular choices.

Question 18

Act Utilitarianism

Answer 18

We should always do the greatest balance of good over evil.