Introduction to Ethics

This is an association of people organized under a system of rules designed to advance the good of its members over time.

• religion

• society

• ethics

This is the philosophical study of morality, a rational examination into people’s moral beliefs and behavior.

• religion

• society

• ethics

It is an ethical theory where each person decides right and wrong for himself/herself.

• Subjective Relativism

• Cultural Relativism

• Kantianism

This is the name given to the ethical theory of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant

• Social Contract Theory

• Act Utilitarianism

• Kantianism

It is a philosophy that each person should focus exclusively on his/her self interest.

• Ethical egoism

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue ethics

According to this theory, the bible reveal God's will.

• Social Contract Theory

• Virtue Ethics

• Divine Command Theory

This is an ethical theory where an action is good if it benefits someone.

• Cultural Relativism

• Utilitarianism

• Kantianism

This is a philosophy developed by Aristotle and other ancient Greeks.

• Virtue Ethics

• Subject Relativism

• Divine Command Theory

It focuses on the critical importance of good will.

• Egoism

• Utilitarianism

• Kantianism

True or False:

Bentham and Mill proposed a theory that is in sharp contrast to Kantianism.

• True

• False