Unit 1 Good and Evil Summary Notes

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on Unit 1 Good and Evil, including definitions and religious perspectives.

That which is considered morally right, or beneficial and to our advantage

Good

That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong

Evil

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge

Forgiveness

The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined

Free will

Fairness; where everyone is treated equally and receives what they are entitled to

Justice

Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong

Morality

The belief that war and violence are always wrong

Pacifism

A moral sense of right and wrong. Religious people may believe that it is an inner guidance from God

Conscience

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional or spiritual

Suffering

When moral rules, such as ‘it is wrong to kill’, apply in all situations

Absolute morality

When an action is seen as right or wrong depending on the situation

Relative morality

A form of revenge; an aim of punishment

Retribution

Criminals should have to ‘pay’ to ‘repair’ the damage done; an aim of punishment

Reparation

Helping the criminal to change their approach and way of life; an aim of punishment

Reform

Making sure that society is kept safe; an aim of punishment

Protection

To deter (or discourage) people from committing crimes; an aim of punishment

Deterrence

Crime in Hinduism

Paapa

Suitable punishment in Hinduism

Danda

Non-violence in Hinduism

Ahimsa

A part of God inside all humans in Hinduism

Atman

Fought for a good reason; Agreed by a lawful authority; Intention must be to bring about good; Must be a last resort; Must be a chance of success; Only necessary force must be used; Civilians should not be attacked

Just War Theory

Suffering is the result of bad deeds in this or a previous life in Hinduism

Karma

Particular duties to carry out for each caste in Hinduism

Dharma