Process of Moral Decision-Making (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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S.T.A.R. method purpose
S.T.A.R. method purpose
Structured framework for moral decisions & learning from them
S.T.A.R. acronym stands for
S.T.A.R. acronym stands for
Stop, Think, Act, Reflect
Stop phase in S.T.A.R.
Stop phase in S.T.A.R.
Pause to prevent impulsive reactions & allow reflection
Think phase in S.T.A.R.
Think phase in S.T.A.R.
Consider moral implications & outcomes from different angles
Act phase in S.T.A.R.
Act phase in S.T.A.R.
Implement the best course of action from your reasoning
Reflect phase in S.T.A.R.
Reflect phase in S.T.A.R.
Evaluate outcome & learn from decision for future dilemmas
Principle of double effect definition
Principle of double effect definition
Framework to evaluate acts with both good & bad effects
Who originated principle of double effect?
Who originated principle of double effect?
Thomas Aquinas
1st condition for double effect
1st condition for double effect
Act must be morally good or at least neutral
2nd condition for double effect
2nd condition for double effect
Intend only good effect, not the harmful one
3rd condition for double effect
3rd condition for double effect
Positive effect must outweigh negative effect
4th condition for double effect
4th condition for double effect
Due diligence: exercise care to reduce harmful effects
WWII French farmers' good act
WWII French farmers' good act
Saving Jewish lives by hiding them from Nazis
WWII French farmers' bad effect
WWII French farmers' bad effect
Lying to authorities about hidden families