Ethics

Egoism

Morality arises out of self-interest. The idea that if I do what’s good for me, and collectively everyone does the same, then everyone benefits. A common good as a by-product

Deontology

The ends to do not justify the means. Ethics should be based on principles and reason

Consequentialism

Consequences not the action

Transcendentalism

Morality is independent from humans

Humanist

Morality exists within humans

Moral intuitions

Moral judgement is like an aesthetic judgement or perception. Moral truths can be known non-inferentially

Empathy-altruism hypothesis

Based on moral emotions or feelings for others. Altruism is produced by empathy

Mirror neurons

When neuron activity is viewed when an individual observes another individual perform a motor act

Virtue ethics

Good comes from the person themselves not from the action

Practical ethics

Refers to the type of wisdom or intelligence concerned with practical action. Implies good judgment and excellence of character and habits

Aristotle