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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Ethical theories::term}} are sets of principles that serve as the basis in determining the morality of human actions or conduct; we use or rely …
Published	07/30/2024	Meta-ethicists distinguish two main categories of ethical theories:{{c1::Teleological::consequentialist}} theories{{c1::Deontological::non-consequenti…
Published	07/30/2024	A {{c1::Teleological theory::Ethical Theory}} states that the ultimate criterion or standard of what is morally right or wrong or obligatory is the {{…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Teleological Theories::Ethical Theory}} state that the final determinant of morality of an act is {{c2::the comparative amount of good or the co…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Epicureanism::Teleological theory}} equates good with {{c2::spiritual or mental::adjective}} pleasure and evil with {{c2::spiritual or mental::a…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Epicureanism::Teleological theory}} proposes that right action promotes mental or spiritual  pleasure and minimizes spiritual mental pain. …
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Egoism::Teleological theory}} proposes that an action is right insofar as it promotes the {{c2::self or personal interests::type of interest}} o…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::Egoism::Teleological theory}}, an act or rule of action is right if and only if it promotes at least as great a balance of good ove…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::Egoism::Teleological theory}}, everyone should always act in his own self interest regardless of the interest of others, UNLES…
Published	07/30/2024	Egoists never prefer unpleasant and painful experiences and temporary sacrifice.{{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	Egoists can practice virtues like honesty and generosity.{{c1::T::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	Egoists are always hedonists{{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Classic Utiliarianism::Teleological theory}} proposes that the rightness of an action depends on how useful or beneficial it is, as opposed to h…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::Classic utilitarianism::Teleological theory}}, an action is good or right when it promotes the greatest amount of happiness fo…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::Classic Utilitarianism::Teleological theory}} an action is good or right when it promotes the greatest amount of happiness for the …
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::Classic Utilitarianism::Teleological theory}}, the ultimate moral principle is the principle of {{c2::utility::term}}, wh…
Published	07/30/2024	According to classic utiliarianism, when choosing between alternative actions, we have to choose the one with the best overall consequences for e…
Published	07/30/2024	Classic UtilitarianismThe principle of {{c1::greatest happiness::term}} states that the ultimate end is an existence that is exempt from {{c…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hedonism::Teleological theory}} proposes that the rightness of an action depends upon the amount and/or the quality of {{c2::physical::adje…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hedonism::Teleological theory}} equates good with {{c2::physical or sensual::adjective}} pleasure and evil with {{c2::physical::adjective}} pain…
Published	07/30/2024	Hedonists believe in the idea that there is life after death, and when the body is gone the soul is left.{{c1::F::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Act utilitarianism::Type of utilitarianism}} proposes that everyone should perform that act that will bring about the greatest {{c2::good over b…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Rule utilitarianism::Type of utilitarianism}} proposes that everyone should always follow the rules that will bring about the greatest {{c2::num…
Published	07/30/2024	The principle of {{c3::utilitarianism::teleological theory}} may conflict with that of {{c1::justice::moral value}} because it tends to associate {{c1…
Published	07/30/2024	When it comes to justice, {{c2::utilitarianism::teleological theory}} determines what is just by a {{c1::calculation of total benefit::calculation of …
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Rule utilitarianism::Type of utilitarianism}} ignores what appear to be blatant wrongs. Some rules compromise the {{c2::intrinsic value}} of the…
Published	07/30/2024	In utilitarianism, actions that are directed to the minority no matter how good they are become immoral because they are not useful or good for the ma…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::instrumentalism/pragmatism::Teleological theory}}, an action is right if it:1. {{c2::improves the existing situation}},2. {{c2::rem…
Published	07/30/2024	According to {{c1::instrumentalism/pragmatism::Teleological theory; provide 2 names}}, the value of an action whether good or bad depends on the {{c2:…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Pragmatism::Teleological theory}} was introduced by American philosophers:(arranged chronologically)1. Charles Sanders Peirce2. William James3. …
Published	07/30/2024	The difference between utilitarianism and pragmatism is that:{{c1::Pragmatism::Utilitarianism/Pragmatism}} is more concerned with solving specific pro…
Published	07/30/2024	Types of utilitarianism{{c1::Act utilitarianismRule utilitarianism::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Pragma}} is the Greek word for {{c2::practice}} or {{c2::action}}.
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