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antimoninanusm

Ethical viewpoint that rejects all ethical norms and

rules; literally, "against law."

conflict of duties

Another term for a moral dilemma.

generalism

Theory that considers some ethical norms binding in most sit-uations; however, generalism allows that in certain cases all norms are subject to exceptions.

graded absolutism

Theory maintaining that when two or more absolute ethical norms come into unavoidable conflict, the right and nonculpable course of action is to follow the higher norm.

hierarchism

Another name for graded absolutism.

ideal absolutism

Theory stating that when moral dilemmas occur, one's duty is to choose the unavoidable lesser evil and then seek forgiveness for sinning.

moral dilemma

Situation in which there is a conflict between two or more

ethical absolutes.

nonconflicting absolutism

Theory that holds that ethical absolutes do not actually conflict; God's absolutes, properly understood, allow no exceptions.

norm

General term indicating a rule, a guide to character and action.

prima facie absolute

A norm viewed as being exceptionless in the abstract, when considered outside of any real-life context or separate from any situational factors.

value

In the moral sense, a quality (such as loyalty, truthfulness, or justice) that human beings esteem and toward which they direct their moral behavior.