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WOK - Ethics (Morals (MORAL RELATIVISM (Our values are determined by the…

- - - - Definitional Argument
      - Hidden Benefits Argument
      - Evolutionary Argument
      - Fear of Punishment Argument
  - - - Divine Command Theory
        
        moral standards depend on God who is all-knowing. Any act that conforms to the law of God is right; an act that breaks God’s law is wrong.
      - Deontology
        
        emphasis is on moral rules and duty. If the rule behind the action cannot be generalized, then it is not a morally justifiable rule. Emphasis on autonomy, justice and kind acts. People treated as ends, never means.
      - Utilitarianism
        
        actions are judged right or wrong solely by their consequences. Right actions are those that produce the greatest balance of happiness over unhappiness. Each person’s happiness is equally important.
      - Virtue Ethics
        
        no principles are universally valid. All moral principles are valid relative to cultural tastes. The rules of society serve as a standard.