Teleological -> Consequentialist approach to ethics
-> An action is right if given that the situation results in the best possible outcome.
-> Relativist approach to ethics
Views of the good
Objective -> The view that good and bad exists as a matter of fact.
Regardless of peoples opinions.
Subjective -> The view that good and bad is a matter of opinions.
NO fact of the matter
Relatism
Relatism -> View that acts are right or wrong relative to the
Situation or people involved and its consequences.
Relativists ->Acts would vary depending on the situation.
Cultural Relatism ->Each society develops its own right or wrong moral laws
Subjective Relatism -> Each individual creates their own sense of right or wrong
Absolutism
Absolutists -> Acts are always right or wrong.
Absolutism -> Acts are right or wrong in themselves.
Deontological
Deontological ethics
Kant-> Categorical imperatives
Aquinas-> Natural law
Deontological -> Approach to ethics that suggests that an action is right if it conforms to a set of rules.
-> Involving doing your DUTY
-> Absolutist approach to ethics
Situationism
Relativist and Teleological approach to decision making
The Middle Ground (3 approaches)
Legalistic -> fixed moral rules and regulations ALWAYS be obeyed
Antinomianism -> Abandonment of ALL rules purely spontaneous and casual.(REJECTED by fletcher)
Situaltionism -> Principles and rules of society and culture but sets them aside in the name of 'love'
Four presuppositions of situationsim
Pragmatism -> Action must be practical and work in achieving the desired end (love).
Relativism -> Acts would vary depending on the situation.
Positivism -> Love is the most important criteria of all