Application of theories to sexual ethics (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Application of theories to sexual ethics
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Who developed situation ethics?

Joseph Fletcher

Core principle of situation ethics

Agape (unconditional Christian love)

Mrs. Bergmeier example demonstrates

Supremacy of Agape in decision-making

Define Agape

Unconditional Christian love

Situation ethics risk per critics

Could lead to antinomianism

Barclay's criticism of situation ethics

Gives dangerous amount of freedom

Robinson: humanity has...

Come of age

Who emphasised natural law in ethics?

Thomas Aquinas

Telos in natural law

Ultimate happiness through glorifying God

Augustine's phrase on sin & sinner

Love the sinner hate the sin

Sartre: existence precedes...

Essence

Bentham's type of utilitarianism

Act utilitarianism

Mill's harm principle

Freedom to act but cannot harm others

Kant's test for moral actions

Universalisability

Freud on Christian attitudes to sex

Shame about desire, repression, mental illness

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