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Divine Command Theory |
Euthyphro God is the source of everything
Value: morally right if valued by God Right Action: if encouraged by God |
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Consequentialism |
Mill/Bentham Action is good if results are good - utilitarianism - happiness is the sole good to promote
Value: well-being is being promoted Right Action: if results in most well-being |
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Deontology |
Kant Focusing on only results lacks the value of rational autonomy
Value: if valued by rational agent Right Action: if respects autonomy of other rational agents, treating others as ends in themselves rather than just means |
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Social Contract Theory |
Hobbes/Rawls Rationality is the basis of morality, but deontology overlooks a) things other than autonomy can be valuable b) ethics is a social enterprise
Value: if valued by rational agent Right Action: if in accordance to rules adopted by rational agents in "original position" |
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Virtue Ethics |
Aristotle What matters most is good character and helping others
Value: if conducive to promoting good character and happiness Right Action: if in accordance with good character |
