Morality

What do we mean by 'ethics'?

• A system of moral principles. They affect how people make moral decisions.

• Always trying to make the best and right decision fro everyone.

• Always putting others before yourselves.

• A moral belief in doing the right thing for other people.

How do we define 'dilemma'?

• Having to choose between two possible options neither of which you feel benefit you.

• A problem offering two possibilities neither of which is a practical or 'good' solution.

• Not being able to make a decision.

• A moral decision that has two possible correct outcomes.

What is 'absolute morality'?

• You always have the same moral outlook, regardless of the situation.

• Having to decide between two difficult options.

• Each situation is different and you act accordingly to get the better outcome.

• Always following absolute religious laws.

What is 'relative morality'?

• Following religious laws in every situation.

• Always having the same moral outlook, regardless of the situation.

• Judging each situation differently and acting accordingly to get the better outcome.

• Disregarding all laws and making your own decisions on what is right.

What is situation ethics?

• Showing unconditional love in all situations.

• Doing the best thing for your friends and family in all situations.

• Following flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, to be taken on a case by case basis.

• Always following the rules that God gave out in any given situation.

What is the correct definition for agape?

• Always showing your family and friends love.

• Love thy neighbour.

• Unconditional love for others taught by Jesus.

• Loving God throughout the ups and downs of life.

What is Utilitarianism?

• Finding the best outcome for the victim concerned.

• Making a decision based on 'the greatest good for the greatest number'.

• Showing the most amount of love to the most amount of people.

• Making a decision that gains the greatest good for innocent people.

What motivated Jeremy Bentham to create utilitarianism?

• Ongoing war and civil unrest.

• His experience at university at the age of 15.

• He wanted to make his name famous in the world of philosophy and ethics.

• The way people were being treated and believing in equality.

What year did Jeremy Bentham propose his ethical theory of utilitarianism?

• 1879

• 1678

• 1786

• 1789

What is the principle of utility?

• The greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

• Making the decision which brings about the most impact for innocent people.

• Usefulness which is bringing about the most amount of happiness and the least amount of pain.

• Bringing the longest period of happiness to the most people possible.