Normative Ethical Theories (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What do normative ethical theories establish?
What do normative ethical theories establish?
Standards & principles for right & wrong
What are the three main approaches to normative ethics?
What are the three main approaches to normative ethics?
Deontological, teleological, character-based
What does the Greek word 'deon' mean in deontological ethics?
What does the Greek word 'deon' mean in deontological ethics?
Obligation or that which is binding
How do deontological theories view moral rules?
How do deontological theories view moral rules?
Must be followed regardless of consequences
What does following the rule 'Do not murder' imply you have?
What does following the rule 'Do not murder' imply you have?
The right not to be murdered
What does the Greek word 'telos' mean?
What does the Greek word 'telos' mean?
End, goal, or purpose
How do teleological theories judge actions?
How do teleological theories judge actions?
By their outcomes and consequences
What is the ultimate goal in Fletcher's Situation Ethics?
What is the ultimate goal in Fletcher's Situation Ethics?
To maximise love
What is the key difference between act-centred and agent-centred theories?
What is the key difference between act-centred and agent-centred theories?
Act-centred focuses on what you do
Why does a virtuous person act kindly in Aristotle's virtue ethics?
Why does a virtuous person act kindly in Aristotle's virtue ethics?
They've developed kindness as character