Kantianism correct answers an ethical philosophy claiming that motives and universal rules are
important aspects in judging what is right or wrong
Kantianism (1st Formulation) correct answers Act only from moral rules that you can at the same
time will to be universal moral laws
Categorical Imperative (1st Formulation) correct answers Act only from moral rules that you can
at the same time will to be universal moral laws
Categorical Imperative (2nd Formulation) correct answers Act so that you treat both yourself and
other people as ends in themselves and never only as a means to an end.
Act Utilitarianism correct answers assesses each separate act according to whether it maximizes
pleasure over pain
Principle of Utility correct answers An action is right to the extent that it increases the total
happiness of the affected parties
Social Contract Theory correct answers The belief that people are free and equal by natural right,
and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed; espoused by John
Locke and influential in the writing of the declaration of independence.
Negative Right correct answers A right that another can guarantee by leaving you alone
Positive Right correct answers a right obligating others to do something on your behalf
Absolute Right correct answers A right guaranteed without exception
Limited Right correct answers A right that may be restricted based on the circumstances
Virtue Ethics correct answers An ethical philosophy claiming that morality's primary function is
to develop virtuous character
Vices correct answers a character trait that prevents a human being from flourishing or being
truly happy
Censorship correct answers Attempt to suppress or regulate public access to material considered
harmful or offensive
Direct Censorship correct answers censorship by the government
Self-Censorship correct answers group decides for itself not to publish