Situation Ethics

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Who developed Situation Ethics?
Joseph Fletcher.
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In which book did Fletcher develop Situation Ethics?
Situation Ethics: The New Morality (1966).
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What type of ethical theory is Situation Ethics?
A teleological and relativist ethical theory.
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What is the central principle of Situation Ethics?
Agape (self-giving Christian love).
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What is agape?
Unconditional, self-sacrificial love for others.
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What did Fletcher argue was the only intrinsic good?
Love.
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What did Fletcher argue about moral rules?
They are guidelines that can be set aside if love requires it.
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What is legalism?
Following moral rules regardless of circumstances.
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What is antinomianism?
Rejecting all moral rules.
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How did Fletcher position Situation Ethics between legalism and antinomianism?
As a middle way that uses rules flexibly.
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What are the four working principles?
Pragmatism, relativism, positivism, and personalism.
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What is pragmatism?
An action is right if it works to bring about the most loving outcome.
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What is relativism?
Moral decisions depend on the circumstances.
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What is positivism?
A commitment to the belief that agape is the highest moral principle.
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What is personalism?
People are more important than rules.
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What is the first fundamental principle?
Only love is intrinsically good.
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What is the second fundamental principle?
The ruling norm of Christianity is love.
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What is the third fundamental principle?
Love and justice are the same.
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What is the fourth fundamental principle?
Love wills the neighbour's good.
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What is the fifth fundamental principle?
Only the end justifies the means.
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What is the sixth fundamental principle?
Love's decisions are made situationally, not prescriptively.
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Which biblical teachings influenced Fletcher?
The command to love God and neighbour.
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How does Situation Ethics view conscience?
As a verb (the process of making decisions), not a thing.
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What criticism did William Barclay make of Situation Ethics?
It gives too much responsibility to individuals.
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What criticism is made by Natural Law theorists?
It lacks objective moral rules.
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What criticism is made regarding agape?
It is difficult to define and measure.
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What is a strength of Situation Ethics?
It is flexible and considers individual circumstances.
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What is a strength according to Fletcher?
It reflects Jesus' emphasis on love over legalism.