Situation Ethics. Flashcards
(18 cards)
Situation Ethics
Agape love is the only absolute moral principle in decision - making.
Fletcher Q1
“Love is the only universal.”
Legalism
Fixed moral laws which are universal and always to be followed. Opposite of Personalism.
Antinomianism
The denial of the possibility for any rules.
Pragmatism - P1
We should seek practical solutions to achieve success.
Relativism - P2
The moral act should be relative to the performer and situation.
Positivism - P3
The belief in a God of Love
Personalism - P4
Goodness must always be experienced by a person. Opposite of Legalism
Proposition 1
Love is the only intrinsically good thing.
Proposition2
The ruling norm of Christianity is love.
Proposition 3
Love = Justice, for Justice is a distribution of love.
Proposition 4
Love wills the neighbour’s good, whether we like him or not.
Proposition 5
Only the end justifies the means, and nothing else.
Proposition 6
Love’s decisions are made situationally.
Agape love
Selfless, unconditional love for others.
Altruism
Putting another’s needs before your own.
Aquinas on conscience
Used to reflect on our actions, and judge what to do with particular choices.
Act Utilitarianism
We should always do the greatest balance of good over evil.