Moral Theories in Action (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What do moral theories provide for ethical decision-making?
What do moral theories provide for ethical decision-making?
Structured approaches
What type of approach is deontological ethics?
What type of approach is deontological ethics?
Duty-based approach
In deontological ethics, what serves as the primary guide for moral behaviour?
In deontological ethics, what serves as the primary guide for moral behaviour?
The law of the land
How important are consequences in deontological ethics?
How important are consequences in deontological ethics?
Less important than following rules
What does hedonism prioritise as the primary goal of human action?
What does hedonism prioritise as the primary goal of human action?
Pursuit of pleasure & enjoyment
In hedonism, what are the ultimate measures of moral worth?
In hedonism, what are the ultimate measures of moral worth?
Personal satisfaction & happiness
What does utilitarianism focus on achieving?
What does utilitarianism focus on achieving?
Greatest good for greatest number
How are actions judged in utilitarianism?
How are actions judged in utilitarianism?
By consequences & outcomes
In the runaway train dilemma, what would a utilitarian do?
In the runaway train dilemma, what would a utilitarian do?
Divert train to save five lives
What does the right relationship moral theory emphasise?
What does the right relationship moral theory emphasise?
Maintaining good relationships
In right relationship ethics, what guides moral choices?
In right relationship ethics, what guides moral choices?
Harmony & mutual respect
How do people typically apply moral theories in real-world situations?
How do people typically apply moral theories in real-world situations?
Combine elements from different theories