Moral Reasoning

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Moral Reasoning

• Relativism
• Subjectivism
• Utilitarianism
• Duty Theory
• Divine Command Theory
• Virtue Ethics

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Relativism

• The idea that what is right or wrong depends on
  and is determined by ones group or culture.

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Subjectivism

• What is right and wrong is based on ones opinion.

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Utilitarianism

• If I feel pleasure or pain, then I deserve moral
  consideration.
• Or
• Maximize happiness and minimize unhappiness.
• Based on consequences not principle.

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Duty Theory/Deontologism

• This focuses on intentions or motivations and not
  the consequences of an action.
• Doing what is right because it is right not
  because it will result in reward or pleasure.

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Divine Command Theory

• Morality is set by a sacred authority.

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Virtue Ethics

• Focuses not on actions of moral principles but
  how to be moral.
• Emphasizes the character of a person as the
  motivating factor to moral actions.