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Utilitarianism - Answer the view that the morally right action is the action that produces the
most good. (The ends justify the means)
Consequentialism - Answer the right action is understood entirely in terms of consequences
produced (another form of utilitarianism)
Empiricisms - Answer the belief that accurate knowledge can be acquired through observation
what is empiricism useful in? - Answer Utilitarism
What are ethics - Answer study of social morality, and philosophical reflection in its norms,
and practices.
is the formal process for making logical and consistent decisions, based upon moral philosophy
Moral Philosophy - Answer the philosophical discussion of what is considered to be good or
bad, right or wrong
Naturalism - Answer a view of moral judgement that regards ethics as depending on human
nature and psychology
Rationalism - Answer a view of moral judgement that regards truth as necessary, universal and
superior to the information received from the senses; having an origin in the nature of the
universe or in the nature of a higher being
act utilitarianism - Answer a basic type of utilitarianism that suggest people choose actions
that will in a specific situation, result in more overall good
rule utilitarianism - Answer a type of utilitarianism that suggest people choose rules that when
followed consistently will maximize the overall good
, Virtue ethics - Answer theories of ethics, usually attributed to Aristotle which represents the
idea that an individuals actions are based upon innate moral virtue.
Kantiasm - Answer a deontological theory of ethics based on the writings of the philosopher
Immanual Kant
axiology - Answer branch of philosophy that studies the nature and types of values
Values - Answer ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities or goals that are highly
prized or preferred by individuals groups or soceity's
Moral thought - Answer individual cognitive evaluations of right and wrong, good and bad
values clarification - Answer process of becoming more conscious of and articulating what we
value or consider worthy
Integrity - Answer refers to adherence to moral norms that is sustained overtime
moral integrity - Answer could also be called authenticity, in terms of moral development,
refers to the attribute of maintaining and articulating consistent fundamental values and beliefs
over time.
What three areas are included in valuing process - Answer 1.Prizing and cherishing one's own
beliefs
2. Choosing ones own beliefs and behaviours
3. Acting on these beliefs
self awareness - Answer conscious awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, physical and
emotional responses, and insights in various situations
authenticity - Answer refers to the attribute of maintaining and articulating consistent
fundamental values and beliefs over time.
philosophy - Answer the intense and critical examination of beliefs and assumptions. It is both