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the systematic reflection on values and norms: their content and changes, and their meaning,
justification, and determination Correct answer-ethics
Analysis of existing norms and values Correct answer-Empirical Ethics
systematic reflection on the determination and justification of norms and values Correct answer-
normative ethics
systematic reasoning about the meaning of evaluative and normative concepts and statements
Correct answer-analytical ethics
Argument by consequences of actions
Argument by principle (motive)
Argument by character / human excellence
Argument by relationship
Argument by rational agreement Correct answer-types of ethical arguments
an ethical theory that evaluates actions by conse-quences and considers the action that maximizes
overall happinessas the ethically best action Correct answer-Utilitarianism
Which action maximizes the overall happiness of all affected? Correct answer-utilitarian method
1. Consider all possible alternative actions
2. Consider who is affected by the consequences of those actions
3. Consider how everyone is affected in terms of benefit and harm
4. Sum up the benefits/harms for each possible action - the action that maximizes overall happiness
is the ethically right one Correct answer-Utilitarian method process
ethical argument by principle; consequences and inclinations are irrelevant; what matters is the right
motivation; ethics is not about happiness Correct answer-Kant Ethics
fundamental general rule of action Correct answer-principle
act only according to that maxim where everybody can act the same way Correct answer-CI
Method A
Which action respects the dignity of all persons involved in or affected by it? Correct answer-CI
Method B
a normative ethical theory about the definition and realization of virtues and human excellence
Correct answer-Virtue Ethics
excellent, durable character trait Correct answer-virtue
Virtues are not inborn but need to be developed over time
Virtues require internal guidance by reason (practical wisdom) and external guidance by the societal
context (feedback)