Ethics: ethical theories

Question 1

consequentialism: what is right is

Answer 1

actions that have positive consequences

Question 2

extension of consequentialism is : (define)

Answer 2

utilitarianism: what’s right produces the most good for most people

Question 3

deontological theories: what is right is

Answer 3

the intrinsic moral features of one’s actions, not their consequence

Question 4

extension of deonological theories is : (define)

Answer 4

kantanism: that people shouldnt be used as a means to an ends

Question 5

egalitarianism: what is right is

Answer 5

the equal distribution of resources (eg. health) and power

Question 6

con of egalitarianism

Answer 6

ignores personal responsibility

Question 7

libertarianism: what is right is

Answer 7

being able to enjoy what one has earned

Question 8

con of libertarianism

Answer 8

ignores effect of social disadvantage

Question 9

virtue ethics: what is right is

Answer 9

what a virtuous person is/does.

Question 10

con of virtue ethics

Answer 10

virtues can be in conflict at different times

Question 11

cusuistical reasoning: discuss

Answer 11

look at a past case, that’s what’s ethical and should be done in future

Question 12

criticism of cusuistical reasoning

Answer 12

cases may be obsolete