Violence and War (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What must people draw upon to guide decisions about violence and war?
What must people draw upon to guide decisions about violence and war?
Moral philosophy
How do consequentialist theories evaluate violent actions?
How do consequentialist theories evaluate violent actions?
Based on their outcomes and results
What would a consequentialist consider when evaluating violence?
What would a consequentialist consider when evaluating violence?
Whether it prevents greater suffering
What do deontological approaches to violence focus on?
What do deontological approaches to violence focus on?
Moral duties and absolute rules
Why might a deontologist oppose all violence?
Why might a deontologist oppose all violence?
It violates duty not to harm others
What does virtue ethics ask about violent situations?
What does virtue ethics ask about violent situations?
What would a courageous, just person do?
What does 'just cause' mean in evaluating violence?
What does 'just cause' mean in evaluating violence?
Violence for legitimate reasons only
What does the principle of proportionality require?
What does the principle of proportionality require?
Violence appropriate to threat faced
What must happen before resorting to violence according to 'last resort'?
What must happen before resorting to violence according to 'last resort'?
Exhaust all peaceful alternatives
What does the principle of discrimination require in warfare?
What does the principle of discrimination require in warfare?
Distinguish targets from civilians
What competing demands does moral decision-making often involve?
What competing demands does moral decision-making often involve?
Individual rights vs collective security
What does Just War Theory evaluate?
What does Just War Theory evaluate?
When war is justified & how it's conducted