Political and Economic Questions (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Political & economic moral questions are part of what?
Political & economic moral questions are part of what?
Decision-making in action
Name 3 examples of political/economic moral issues
Name 3 examples of political/economic moral issues
Wealth distribution, taxation policies, voting rights
What do political/economic issues involve between stakeholders?
What do political/economic issues involve between stakeholders?
Competing interests: individuals, communities & society
What type of process is needed for political/economic moral questions?
What type of process is needed for political/economic moral questions?
Structured decision-making process
How many religious traditions should you outline?
How many religious traditions should you outline?
At least two
Key distinction: law vs morality
Key distinction: law vs morality
What is legal may not always be morally right
Role of conscience in political/economic decisions
Role of conscience in political/economic decisions
Plays a significant role
Deontological approach focuses on what?
Deontological approach focuses on what?
Inherent rightness/wrongness, not consequences
Hedonistic approach prioritises what?
Hedonistic approach prioritises what?
Maximisation of pleasure & minimisation of pain
Utilitarian reasoning seeks what?
Utilitarian reasoning seeks what?
Greatest good for greatest number of people
Why may people reach different conclusions on same issue?
Why may people reach different conclusions on same issue?
Different values, reasoning processes, or information
What political/economic questions require
What political/economic questions require
Systematic analysis using multiple perspectives