Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Religion and Ethical Systems
10
Flashcards
0/10
Divine Command Theory
Based entirely on religious beliefs; actions are morally right if they conform to God's commands.
Natural Law
Roots in religious beliefs about the universe having an order with values and purposes defined by a divine power.
Virtue Ethics
While not inherently religious, it's often associated with philosophical traditions that influenced various religions, like Aristotelianism in Christianity.
Utilitarianism
Secular ethical system but can be adopted by religious individuals who believe that maximizing general happiness aligns with their religious teachings.
Deontology
Primarily secular, but can be reconciled with religion through the idea that moral laws are divinely created.
Existentialist Ethics
Largely secular and individualistic, but compatible with religious existentialism, where individual autonomy and religious belief intersect.
Confucianism
A system deeply integrated with East Asian spiritual traditions and cultural practices, promoting social harmony through moral virtues.
Kantian Ethics
Has religious applications in the sense of following universal moral laws, which some theists believe are ordained by God.
Buddhist Ethics
Central to the religion, emphasizing the Eightfold Path and the concept of Karma to guide moral actions and spiritual progress.
Islamic Ethics
Derived from the Qur'an and Hadith, guiding believers towards actions pleasing to Allah and away from what is Haram (forbidden).
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.