Moral Theories in Action (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What do moral principles do?
What do moral principles do?
Guide ethical choices
Duty-based approach to ethics
Duty-based approach to ethics
Deontological ethics
Primary guide in deontological ethics
Primary guide in deontological ethics
Law of the land and duties
Moral theory prioritising pleasure
Moral theory prioritising pleasure
Hedonism
Main aim in hedonism
Main aim in hedonism
Maximise pleasure/enjoyment
Greatest good for greatest number
Greatest good for greatest number
Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism judges actions by
Utilitarianism judges actions by
Consequences and outcomes
Theory about maintaining good relationships
Theory about maintaining good relationships
Right relationship
What guides right relationship theory
What guides right relationship theory
Harmony and mutual respect
Different theories, same issue =
Different theories, same issue =
Different conclusions possible
Do people use only one moral theory?
Do people use only one moral theory?
No, often combine elements
Deontology prioritises
Deontology prioritises
Rules/duties over consequences