Moral theories provide principles to explain the morality of human actions. There are several key terms used in moral theories including moral worth, moral dilemmas, universal laws, maxims, and moral analysis, which is a conceptual tool used to solve moral dilemmas by examining the motive, end, means, and consequences of an action. The document outlines the framework for moral theories and how they can be applied.
Moral theories provide principles to explain the morality of human actions. There are several key terms used in moral theories including moral worth, moral dilemmas, universal laws, maxims, and moral analysis, which is a conceptual tool used to solve moral dilemmas by examining the motive, end, means, and consequences of an action. The document outlines the framework for moral theories and how they can be applied.
Moral theories provide principles to explain the morality of human actions. There are several key terms used in moral theories including moral worth, moral dilemmas, universal laws, maxims, and moral analysis, which is a conceptual tool used to solve moral dilemmas by examining the motive, end, means, and consequences of an action. The document outlines the framework for moral theories and how they can be applied.
Moral theory- principles that explains the morality of human actions
Moral worth- morally praiseworthy Moral Dilemma- calls for choosing between 2 or more unfavorable options Universal Law- legitimacy of action; duty to obey Maxims- motives of actions Moral Analysis- conceptual tool to solve moral dilemma; with 4 components (motive, end, means & consequence) Theory Framework Theory Application