PHIL 2103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Divine Command Theory, Moral Realism, Ethical Subjectivism
25 Aug 2016
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Ethical relativism normative ethics (status of right and wrong) there are no objective moral truth; moral truths are dependent upon an individual"s opinions. Ethical egoism - actions are morally right only if they maximize self-interest. Principle of humanity always treat a human being, including yourself as an end and not merely a means. Ethical objectivism there are objective moral truths meaning there is a truth independent of an individual"s opinion. Consequentialism an action is right just because it maximizes good, pleasure, happiness, etc. Intrinsic value when something is valuable in and of itself (ex. Divine command theory an act is morally right if god commands it and is forbidden if god forbids it. Maxim an action has a maxim if you can describe what the action is going to be and you can describe why you"re doing it. Extrinsic value when something is valuable for another means (ex.
