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Deontological Ethics
✓ ~:- -ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong
✓ -not the consequences
Categorical Imperative
✓ ~:- -the rule that someone develops if they are thinking of or deciding
on doing something
3 Categories of Moral Philosophy
✓ ~:- Metaethics- examines origin and meaning of moral values,
languages and principles (what is morality?)
Applied Ethics- Constructs solutions to controversial and moral issues by
applying philosophical tools
Normative Ethics- Analyzes moral standards of right and wrong (Utilitarianism,
consequentialism, and virtue ethics)
Moral Philosophy vs Ethics
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✓ ~:- Moral Philosophy- theoretical foundation that explores morality
Ethics- practical application of moral principles in everyday life
Utilitarianism (act vs rule)
✓ ~:- -Emphasizes the outcome/ effect/consequences of action
Act Utilitarianism - people choose actions that will, in any given
circumstance, increase the overall good
Rule Utilitarianism - people choose rules that, when followed consistently, will
maximize the overall good
Virtue Ethics
✓ ~:- Moral character: the kind or person one is and should be
Moral Virtues: both habits and character traits that help us attain our "path to
happiness" and are socially values
Ethics of Care (Men vs Women)
✓ ~:- -Focuses on quality of care: compassionate and justice
Men - Principle-based (Justice)
Women- Contextual (Care)
Relational Ethics (4 Themes)
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