Listening: Ethical Theories

Which ethical theory suggests actions are right if they maximize happiness?

• Deontology

• Virtue ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Existentialism

Who is associated with deontology?

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant

• Jean-Paul Sartre

What does virtue ethics emphasize?

• Rules

• Consequences

• Virtues and character

• Freedom and choice

Which theory is linked with individual freedom and choice?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue ethics

• Existentialism

What does John Rawls associate with the concept of justice?

• Happiness maximization

• Intrinsic morality

• Fairness and equitable distribution

• Virtuous actions