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Chapter 1: Common Ethical Theories
Chapter 1: Common Ethical Theories
Relativism
There is no universal moral norm of right and wrong.
Subjective
Cultural
Divine Command Theory
Based on idea that good actions are those aligned with the will of God and
bad actions are those contrary to the will of God.
Ethical Egoism
philosophy that each person should focus exclusively on his or her self-
interest.
Consequentialism
“the end will justify the means”
Kantianism or Deontology
Emphasizes the type of action rather than the consequence of the action.
Persuasive Power of Ethics and the Law
Civil and Natural Obligation
Computer Ethics