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Plato's Ethics

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Focus on virtue and the ideal Forms

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Aristotle's Ethics

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Emphasis on achieving eudaimonia (flourishing)

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Utilitarianism

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Greatest happiness principle

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Deontology

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Duty-based ethics

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Plato vs. Aristotle on virtue

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Plato: Ideal Forms; Aristotle: Practical wisdom

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Key term: Eudaimonia

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Human flourishing or well-being

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Key term: Categorical Imperative

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Universal moral law (Kant)

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Scenario: Lying to protect a friend

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Utilitarianism: Justified if it maximises happiness

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Scenario: Lying to protect a friend

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Deontology: Wrong, as lying is against duty

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Ethical Dilemma: Stealing to feed a starving family

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Utilitarianism: Justified if it results in greater good