Utilitarianism — core idea?
Maximize happiness for the greatest number.
Deontological ethics — focus?
Adherence to duties and moral rules.
Virtue ethics — key goal?
Cultivate moral character and virtues.
Utilitarianism — definition?
Evaluates actions based on consequences and happiness.
Greatest Happiness Principle — core idea?
Maximize happiness for the greatest number.
Deontology — focus?
Morality based on duties and principles.
Categorical Imperative — Kant's law?
Act only on maxims willed as universal law.
Virtue Ethics — emphasis?
Character and virtues over rules or outcomes.
Ethical Decision-Making — focus?
Applying moral principles consistently.
Moral Dilemmas — challenge?
Conflicting moral principles or duties.
Answer 10 questions on Ethics Foundations and Decision-Making.
1. What is the core principle of utilitarianism?
2. Who is the philosopher most famously associated with the development of deontological ethics?
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