Situation Ethics. Flashcards

(18 cards)

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Situation Ethics

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

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Fletcher Q1

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“Love is the only universal.”

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Legalism

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

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Antinomianism

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The denial of the possibility for any rules.

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Pragmatism - P1

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We should seek practical solutions to achieve success.

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Relativism - P2

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

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Positivism - P3

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The belief in a God of Love

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Personalism - P4

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

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Proposition 1

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Love is the only intrinsically good thing.

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Proposition2

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The ruling norm of Christianity is love.

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Proposition 3

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

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Proposition 4

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

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Proposition 5

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Only the end justifies the means, and nothing else.

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Proposition 6

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Love’s decisions are made situationally.

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Agape love

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Selfless, unconditional love for others.

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Altruism

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Putting another’s needs before your own.

17
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Aquinas on conscience

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

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Act Utilitarianism

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