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Updated May 22, 2024
Overview
+ Event DetailsUpdated May 22, 2024
Overview
+ Event Details| Theory/Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Utilitarianism | Definition: The ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering. |
| Deontology | Definition: The ethical theory that judges the morality of an action based on its adherence to rules or duties, regardless of the consequences. |
| Virtue Ethics | Definition: The ethical theory that focuses on the character of the individual and emphasizes the development of virtuous traits and habits. |
| Ethical Relativism | Definition: The view that ethical principles are relative to the culture, society, or individual and there are no universal moral truths. |
| Ethical Egoism | Definition: The ethical theory that individuals should act in their own self-interest, maximizing their own happiness or well-being. |
| Social Contract Theory | Definition: The ethical theory that moral principles are derived from a hypothetical social contract among rational individuals in a society. |
| Feminist Ethics | Definition: The ethical theory that focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women, challenging traditional ethical theories and emphasizing care, empathy, and relationality. |
| Environmental Ethics | Definition: The ethical theory that considers the moral relationship between humans and the environment, advocating for the protection of nature and sustainable practices. |
| Attitude | Definition: A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. |
| Aptitude | Definition: A natural ability to do something or to learn something. |
| Apathy | Definition: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
| Sympathy | Definition: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone's misfortune. |
| Empathy | Definition: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
