HANDOUT 1: Ethical Theories Chart
Immanuel Kant (1724 -1804) was a German philosopher. Aristotle (384 BCE-322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher.
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Moral system
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Consequentialism: An action is right if it produces best consequence
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Deontology: An action is right if it follows a moral rule
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Virtue Ethics: An action is right if it is what a virtuous person would do in the situation
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Ethic is based on ...
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Ethic of conduct
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Ethic of conduct
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Ethic of character
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Example of a theory
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Utilitarianism
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Kantianism
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Aristotelianism
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Question asked
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How do I get what is best for society?
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What is the rational thing to do?
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What is the best kind of person to be?
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Right and wrong
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The action is right if it results in the best consequence.
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The action is right if it fits the moral code, no matter the consequence.
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The action is right if it embodies the greatest virtue.
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Last updated on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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