consequentialism and non consequentialism (UNIT ONE)

What is consequentialism?

does an action lead to a good result? EX. if I do something, will it get me something I want?

What does the question is this good thing something that makes me a better person forever or just for now? highlight about human nature?

Usually, we only think of the short term, not the long term

Do I need to do a bad thing to get a good result? (The ends justifies the means)

Rarely

Relativism

the understanding that right and wrong are a personal choice. What is right for me may not be right for you, so society is not allowed to impose my values

Egoism

Right and wrong are decided by me alone. Your actions can be valued by my opinion or argument

What is another name for Nonconsequentialism

Divine command theory

What is Nonconsequentialism

Right and wrong are not decided by the results of an action, but by predetermined rules which exist outside of experience. In short, follow God’s law

Sin is…..

the failure to do our best. We have standards, and then we fail them

What are the two criteria for sin

You know what is right and wrong in the situation And You choose the wrong and could freely do the right thing, but you choose not to

What are two good questions to ask when discussing Non-consequentialism

is this good thing something that makes me a better person forever or just for now?

Consequentialism is the ——— perspective on ethics, non consequentialism is the ———— perspective on ethics

Worlds, Christian