Science and Christian Ethical Thinking (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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No. of neurons in human brain
No. of neurons in human brain
~100 billion
Science definition
Science definition
Method of understanding world based on reason & evidence
Science's moral status
Science's moral status
Morally neutral
Natural Law approach focus
Natural Law approach focus
Preserves life; what is natural guides what is right
Utilitarian approach goal
Utilitarian approach goal
Maximise happiness, minimise pain
Biblical approach to ethics
Biblical approach to ethics
What would Jesus do?
Dual Aspect Monism definition
Dual Aspect Monism definition
Self is mental & physical aspects united in one substance
Joseph Fletcher's ethical view
Joseph Fletcher's ethical view
Situation Ethics - embrace new tech to improve lives
'Survival of the fittest' coined by
'Survival of the fittest' coined by
Herbert Spencer
Stewardship vs dominion view
Stewardship vs dominion view
Caretakers of God's creation vs unlimited exploitation