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| the study of ethical norms-moral standards that help to judge right from wrong |
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*emphasizes character
* associated with aristotle
* was the main theory from ancient to medieval periods
*focuses on concepts of moral character---honesty, generosity, etc. |
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ethical decision-making by basing one's actions on that of an esteemed role model, WWJD
*Aristotle's Golden Mean: virtue lies at the mean (midpoint) between two extremes---courage can be found in between foolishness and cowardice |
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KANT
*actions should be grounded in one's sense of DUTY; DUTY should override any individuals inclination to act otherwise |
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| Kant is known best for a concept called "categorical imperative"--emphasizes universality, do unto others as you would have them do to you |
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| Kant's key concepts (part ii) |
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| individuals have both STRICT duties (not to murder, break promises, etc) and MERITORIOUS duties (to help others, show gratitude) |
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