Ethical Concepts and Theories

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What is the categorical imperative according to Kant?

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A universal law to act on the basis of good will

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In consequentialism, actions are judged solely by their ________.

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consequences

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What does eudaimonia refer to in ethical terms?

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Happiness from virtuous activity

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The golden mean in Aristotelian virtue ethics is a balance between ________.

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excess and deficiency

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What is the harm principle?

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To prevent harm to others

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Junzi refers to a person who is ________.

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gracious and cultured

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Justice as fairness is a concept by which philosopher?

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Rawls

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In Rawls's theory, the original position is a hypothetical situation to determine ________.

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justice principles

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What is phronēsis according to Aristotle?

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Practical wisdom

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The veil of ignorance is a condition in which people imagine they have no ________.

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identity