Rep y8 key definitions ethics

Ethics

The study of principles or standards that help us decide which actions are right and wrong

Absolute morality

When an action is either always wrong or always right, regardless of the situation

Relative morality

When the morality of an action depends on the circumstances

Utilitarianism

The view that the right action brings the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people. Its associated with Bentham and Mill

Situation ethics

Joseph Fletchers view that we should base decision making on whether an action is loving

Poverty

When someone does not have enough money to satisfy their basic needs such as food, water and shelter

Sentience

The ability to experience feelings, sensations and awareness