Ethics Reviewer

Right and wrong actions depends on the consequences of the action

• Utilitarianism

• Moral Subjectivism

• Consequentialism

• Deontology

The theory that holds that the best way to make a moral decision is to look at the potential consequences of each available choice

It states that good is to be done and pursued, and evil avoided

• Eternal Law

• Natural Law

• Divine Law

• Human Law

The excellent way of doing things is called virtue or ____ by the Greeks.

This aspect of the soul follows the natural processes involved in the physical activities and growth of a person.

These are considered to be "secondary precepts"

• Natural Law

• Human Law

• Divine Law

• Eternal Law

It deals with attaining knowledge about fundamental principles and truths that govern the universe. It helps one understand the meaning of life.

According to Aristotle, the general criteria is to recognize the highest good of man; it must be

• rational and happy

• final and self-sufficient

• considerate and fair

• consistent and persistent

It also means end goal or purpose

According to St. Thomas, this is the guiding principle for all our decision making