Ethics Keywords

These flashcards cover key concepts related to ethical beliefs and dilemmas discussed in the lecture.

Aushubist

The belief that certain things are right away.

Sublim

The belief that anything would be justified by the situation.

Antinomianism

The idea that there should be no moral laws.

Conscience

Your inner sense of what is right or wrong.

Moral Dilemma

A situation in which there is a difficult choice regarding right actions.

Justice

The fair and equal treatment of individuals.

Reparation

To make the person suffer and pay for harm caused.

Deflection

To put the criminal and others off comfort.

Reform

To change a person's life so they do not partake in wrongdoing.

Postulation

Making society safer by removing elements from public life.