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Flashcards by Mikael Caselitz, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Mikael Caselitz
almost 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Consequentialist principles (utilitarianism) Def: | Locates morality in the consequences of an act Asks: what creates the most overall utility for the individuals involved |
| Fundamentals of utilitarianism | Moral justification of Homo oeconomicus Maximise benefitial outcome Pragmatic: finite resources, best outcome for all parties involved |
| Categorical principles (deontology) Def: | locates morality in certain absolute/universal moral duties and rights regardless of the consequences Asks: What is the intrinsic quality of the act itself |
| Fundamentals of deontology | Moral reasoning and actions based on ideals Categorical imperative Moral decision making on basis of duty Unoversal declaration of Human rights |
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