Absolutist and Relativist Morality

An absolutist approach to morality is that

• Some actions are always wrong no matter what the circumstances

• What is right or wrong depends on the circumstances

A relativist approach to morality is that

• Some actions are always wrong no matter what the circumstances

• What is right or wrong depends on the circumstances

Is Divine Command Theory relativist or absolutist?

• Absolutist

• Relativist

Divine Command Theory states that who determines what is right/wrong?

• Humans

• God

An example of Divine Commands are

• The 5 Precepts

• The 10 Commandments

Is Situation Ethics a relativist or absolutist approach?

• Relativist

• Absolutist

How is the right/wrong thing to do determined in Situation Ethics?

• The greatest good for the greatest number

• Whatever is the most loving thing to do

A strength of Divine Command Theory is

• There are clear guidelines so you always know what to do

• Is it flexible and considers the feelings of those involved

A weakness of Situation Ethics is

• What is the most loving thing to do is open to interpretation

• It is too inflexible

Is Utilitarianism an absolutist or relativist theory?

• Absolutist

• Relativist