Normative Ethical
Theories Revision
Normative Ethical
Theories: Overview
Normative ethical theories are
Sheet
frameworks used to
determine what is morally
right or wrong.
The term "normative" comes from
the word “norm,” meaning a rule
standard.
or These theories focus on establishing general principles or
criteria for judging actions or guiding moral behaviour.
There are three key types:
• Deontological: duty-based ethics focused on rules
• Teleological: outcome-based ethics focused on
consequences
• Character-based (Virtue Ethics): agent-based ethics
focused on moral character
Theories Revision
Normative Ethical
Theories: Overview
Normative ethical theories are
Sheet
frameworks used to
determine what is morally
right or wrong.
The term "normative" comes from
the word “norm,” meaning a rule
standard.
or These theories focus on establishing general principles or
criteria for judging actions or guiding moral behaviour.
There are three key types:
• Deontological: duty-based ethics focused on rules
• Teleological: outcome-based ethics focused on
consequences
• Character-based (Virtue Ethics): agent-based ethics
focused on moral character
