Situation Ethics Knowledge

Question 1

Act utilitarianism

Answer 1

We should perform the act which will lead to the greatest balance of good over evil

Question 2

What are teleological theories ?

Answer 2

Moral goodness is determined b the end or result

Question 3

What does subjective mean ?

Answer 3

Right and wrong depend on the pov of the individual

Question 4

What are situation ethics ?

Answer 4

Trys to get to the most loving outcome

Question 5

What is relativism ?

Answer 5

Actions are good or bad relative to the situation

Question 6

What is positivism ?

Answer 6

Proposes something as true or good without demonstrating it

Question 7

What is personalism?

Answer 7

Ethics centred on people rathe than laws

Question 8

What are meta ethics ?

Answer 8

Ethics concerned with the justification of ethics and the meaning of language used

Question 9

What is legalism ?

Answer 9

Law based on moral theory

Question 10

What is antinomianism ?

Answer 10

Do not recognise the role of the law in ethics

Question 11

What is altruism ?

Answer 11

Any theory which puts the needs of others before oneself

Question 12

What is agape ?

Answer 12

Unconditional love

Question 13

Who made the situation ethics approach ?

Answer 13

American Christian Minister Joseph Fletcher during the 1960’s

Question 14

What did Joseph fletcher suggest ?

Answer 14

Love should be the only principle upon which to make moral choices
A good action is one which aims to do the most loving thing
A person should only obey rules in the bible if it is the most loving thing to do

Question 15

What is the verse from Luke which stresses the importance of love in making moral choices ?

Answer 15

“Love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your heart , and with all your soul , and with all your strength , and with all your mind:and love your neighbour as yourself

Question 16

What is the verse from John 15:13 which stresses the importance of love when making moral choices ?

Answer 16

“Greater love has no man than this , that a man lay down his life for his friends “

Question 17

What is the verse from 1 john 3:23 which stresses the importance of love when making moral choices ?

Answer 17

“And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his son Jesus Christ and

love one another , just as he has commanded us “

Question 18

What is the first of the six propositions ?

Answer 18

“Only one thing is intrinsically good,namely love:nothing else at all”

Question 19

Explain the first of the 6 principles ?

Answer 19

Only love is truly good in itself , Fletch calls love the one regulativo principle of christian ethics

Question 20

What is the second of the 6principles ?

Answer 20

“The ruling norm of christian decision is love , nothing else “

Question 21

Explain the second of the 6 principles ?

Answer 21

Christian decision making is based on love
Where laws and love conflict , we must follow love

Question 22

What is the third of the 6 principles ?

Answer 22

“Love and justice are the same , for justice if love distributed nothing else “

Question 23

Explain the third of the 6 principles ?

Answer 23

Justice is love distributed
Justice is christian love applied rationally in a calculated manner

Question 24

What is the fourth of the 6 principles ?

Answer 24

“Love wills the neighbour good , whether we like him or not “

Question 25

Explain the fourth of the 6 principles ?

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Love wants the good for anyone , whoever they are Love is a selfless commitment or decision to treat others the best we can Good Samaritan shows that everyone is a potential neighbour

Question 26

What is the fifth of the 6 principles ?

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“Only the end justifies the mean , nothing else “

Question 27

Explain the fifth of the 6 principles ?

Answer 27

If our aim is love then any means of achieving love is justified Whether the end is worthwhile that determines whether the action is worthwhile

Question 28

What is the sixth of the 6 principles ?

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“Loves decisions are made situationally not prescriptively “

Question 29

Explain the sixth of the 6 principles ?

Answer 29

We have to gather the facts , rather than decide the case before we know the facts

Question 30

How is situation ethics relativist ?

Answer 30

Th right thing to do depends on the context

Question 31

What are the 6 principles ?

Answer 31

They never lie fletchers situation ethics

Question 32

What is the purpose of the four working principles ?

Answer 32

Fletcher aimed to fulfil them whilst writing his theory

Question 33

What are the 4 working principles ?

Answer 33

Pragmatism Relativism Positivism Personalism

Question 34

What is agape ?

Answer 34

Charity , unconditional love Summary of the ethics of jesus It is the greatest type of live

Question 35

Why is agape the greatest type of love ?

Answer 35

It exists regardless of the circumstances Type of love which can only be practiced with gods help

Question 36

What are the 4 types of Greek love ?

Answer 36

Storge Philia Eros Agape

Question 37

What is storge ?

Answer 37

Love based on family connections

Question 38

What is philia ?

Answer 38

Close friendship

Question 39

What is Eros ?

Answer 39

A sexual love

Question 40

What are CS Lewis two type of love ?

Answer 40

Gift love Need love

Question 41

What is gift love ?

Answer 41

Inspires you to care for others you see in action when someone helps someone

Question 42

What is need love ?

Answer 42

Our need for love and comfort We want people to love and protect us

Question 43

How does CS Lewis describe affection love ? (storge )

Answer 43

Parent love for a child Most natural type of love NEED LOVE

Question 44

How does CS Lewis describe friendship love ?(philia )

Answer 44

Least like the love of god It needs nurturing to keep it going GIFT LOVE

Question 45

How does CS Lewis describe Eros love ?

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Being in love can include sex but doesn’t have to Willing to turn your life around for your loved one GIFT LOVE

Question 46

How does CS Lewis describe charity love ?

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Greatest of the 4 loves Most christian Need to focus on this and not the other ones You desire what is best for others GIFT LOVE

Question 47

What is Sophia ?

Answer 47

(Greek for wisdom ) General principles , what rules you have to break

Question 48

What is kairos ?

Answer 48

Time that somebody has to make the decision

Question 49

What is an example of situation ethics with jesus ?

Answer 49

He broke the sabbath to heal people

Question 50

What is another biblical example of situation ethics ?

Answer 50

Good Samaritan Reinforces the idea of love for ones neighbour , regardless whether we like them or not

Question 51

What is the teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:3 , that shows that you shouldn’t do things for the affection of others ?

Answer 51

“If i give all iI posses to the poor and give over my body to hardship that i may boast nit do not have love , i gain nothing “

Question 52

What is the teaching from 1 Corinthians 13:13 , that says that love is the most important thing of the most important 3 things ?

Answer 52

“And now these three remain:faith,hope and love.but the greatest of these is love “

Question 53

What is the teaching from 1 john 2:9-10 which shows that anyone who is loving is a good person ?

Answer 53

“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness”

Question 54

What is super altruism ?

Answer 54

Altruism that puts the person at a significant risk

Question 55

What is conscience often seen as ?

Answer 55

A noun Either the voice of god within us or an inbuilt reasoning tool in the thinking of quinas

Question 56

Who said that conscience is the voice of god within us ?

Answer 56

Catholic thinker J H Newman

Question 57

What does fletcher say that conscience is ?

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It is a verb Refers to a process of deciding

Question 58

Why is situation ethics an individualistic theory ?

Answer 58

You have to make the decision yourself

Question 59

What evidence of agape is there in the New Testament ?

Answer 59

“Love thy neighbour “ Good Samaritan “Love one another as i have loved you” Jesus died for us

Question 60

What are the advantages of situation ethics ?

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Uses rules to provide a framework but allows people to. Break rules to reflect life’s complexities

Question 61

What are the disadvantages of situation ethics ?

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Does not provide a clear definition of what love is Could be too subjective It is human nature to love family more than strangers We do not know whose rules to follow

Question 62

What are legalistic ethics ?

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Has a set of moral rules and regulations

Question 63

What are some characteristics which situation ethics is based on ?

Answer 63

It focuses on jesus dialogue Focuses on positivism and personals Rejection of absolute rules Solves moral dilemmas situationally and ircumstantially

Question 64

Why do some christians think that situation ethics is wrong ?

Answer 64

Believe they should follow the 10 commandments instead of relying on their own ideas

Question 65

What does fletcher say about legalism ?

Answer 65

Fletcher rejects legalistic ethics. He says "the error made by Catholics is their adherence and devotion to natural law

Question 66

Why is situation ethics flexible and practical ?

Answer 66

It considers the situation and consequences e.g. a pregnancy as a result of rape. Natural law is inflexible.

Question 67

Explain how situation ethics follows the teachings of jesus ?

Answer 67

It's only absolute principle is agapeic love. This is a core belief of Jesus . He did not judge prostitutes or outcasts. He broke the Sabbath rules and put people first. He healed people who needed healing and fed the poor.

Question 68

Explain why situation ethics are not christian ?

Answer 68

Too individualistic and subjective, prioritises the individual and no God. Christians should follow Natural Law, God's will. The 10 commandments are the absolute rules as set by God.