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Ethics Flashcards

Ethics Flashcards
Master Moral Philosophy & Ethical Theory

Free flashcards for ethics—utilitarianism, Kant, virtue ethics, applied ethics, and metaethics. Generate cards from your philosophy lectures or use our curated examples.

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What are the best ethics flashcards?

The best ethics flashcards cover: (1) Metaethics—moral realism, relativism, emotivism, constructivism, (2) Normative ethics—consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, (3) Applied ethics—bioethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, (4) Major philosophers—Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Rawls, (5) Ethical reasoning and argument analysis, (6) Contemporary moral dilemmas and thought experiments.

Essential Ethics Topics:

  • Metaethics (realism, relativism, emotivism)
  • Normative ethics (consequentialism, deontology, virtue)
  • Applied ethics (bioethics, environmental, business)
  • Major philosophers (Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Rawls)
  • Ethical reasoning & arguments
  • Professional ethics
  • Social justice & rights theory
  • Contemporary moral dilemmas

Sample Ethics Flashcards

Preview cards covering key theories and philosophers for moral philosophy

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What is Utilitarianism?

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Ethical theory (Bentham, Mill) that the right action maximizes overall happiness/utility. Act utilitarianism judges individual actions; rule utilitarianism follows rules that generally maximize utility. Greatest good for the greatest number.

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Define Kant's Categorical Imperative

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Act only according to maxims you could will to be universal laws. Treat humanity never merely as means but always also as an end. Deontological ethics: duty-based, consequences are irrelevant to moral worth of an action.

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What is Virtue Ethics?

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Aristotelian approach focusing on character traits (virtues) rather than rules or consequences. The good life (eudaimonia) comes from practicing virtues like courage, temperance, justice, and practical wisdom (phronesis).

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Explain the Trolley Problem

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Classic thought experiment: a trolley heads toward 5 people. You can divert it to kill 1 instead. Tests utilitarian (divert: save more lives) vs deontological (don't intervene: using someone as means is wrong) intuitions. Variations reveal different moral principles.

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What is Moral Relativism?

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The view that moral judgments are not universally valid but relative to cultural, societal, or personal context. Descriptive relativism: cultures differ in moral beliefs. Normative relativism: no universal moral truths exist. Criticized for inability to condemn any practice.

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Define the Social Contract Theory

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Moral and political rules are justified because rational people would agree to them for mutual benefit. Key thinkers: Hobbes (security), Locke (natural rights), Rousseau (general will), Rawls (veil of ignorance/justice as fairness).

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Why Ethics Students Need Flashcards

Ethics courses require you to understand and compare multiple philosophical traditions, reconstruct arguments, and apply theories to real-world dilemmas. The sheer number of philosophers, theories, and counterarguments makes flashcards an essential study tool for retention and exam preparation.

Key Areas for Flashcard Focus

  • Normative Theories: Utilitarianism (act/rule), Kantianism (categorical imperative), virtue ethics (Aristotle), care ethics (Noddings, Gilligan)
  • Metaethics: Moral realism vs anti-realism, emotivism, constructivism, natural law theory
  • Applied Ethics: Bioethics (euthanasia, genetic engineering), environmental ethics, business ethics, AI ethics
  • Thought Experiments: Trolley problem, experience machine, veil of ignorance, ring of Gyges

Organizing Your Ethics Deck

  1. Major Theories & Philosophers: Core ethical frameworks and their proponents (35-45 cards)
  2. Metaethics: Questions about the nature of morality itself (25-35 cards)
  3. Applied Ethics: Bioethics, environmental, business, technology ethics (30-40 cards)
  4. Thought Experiments & Arguments: Key scenarios and argument structures (20-25 cards)

Ethics Flashcards FAQ

What are the best ethics flashcards?▼

The best cover normative theories (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics), metaethics, applied ethics, and key philosophers. LectureScribe generates cards from your specific ethics lectures.

How do I memorize ethical theories?▼

Create flashcards with theory name on front, key philosopher and core argument on back. Group by branch (consequentialist, deontological, virtue-based) and test with thought experiments.

What topics should I make flashcards for?▼

Essential: Normative theories, metaethics foundations, applied ethics (bioethics, environmental, business), major philosophers, thought experiments, and argument structures.

Can I create flashcards from my ethics lectures?▼

Yes! LectureScribe transcribes and generates flashcards automatically, recognizing philosophical terminology, argument structures, and thought experiments.

How many flashcards do I need?▼

Typically 35-45 for theories/philosophers, 25-35 for metaethics, 30-40 for applied ethics, 20-25 for thought experiments. Total: 110-145 cards per course.

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