Module 7 - Modern Ethical Theories - Activity 3

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5

Activity 3: Key Concepts, Terms, and Questions

As you work through the learning resources for Module 7, pay particular attention to the following.

Cultural Relativism
Cultural differences argument
Universal Values
Ethical Subjectivism
Emotivism
Ethical Egoism
Psychological Egoism
Altruism
Principle of Equal Treatment
Motivation
Selfishness
Self interest

Key Questions:

Define Cultural Relativism in terms of the “cultural differences argument.”
Identify values that all cultures have in common.
List the elements of Cultural Relativism.
State the key elements of Ethical Subjectivism.
Specify the underlying concepts regarding the existence of moral judgments in ethics.
Identify the key dilemmas in trying to prove ethical theories.
Specify the elements in the strategy for reinterpreting motives to justify Psychological Egoism.
List the arguments in favor of Psychological Egoism.
Explain the biggest fallacy in Psychological Egoism.
Compare and Contrast Ethical Egoism and Psychological Egoism.
Identify the key arguments for and against Ethical Egoism.

You may want to make flash cards to help your recall of key terms and concepts, or list them in your notebook.

Citation: sguy. (2007, February 27). Module 7 - Modern Ethical Theories - Activity 3. Retrieved March 19, 2010, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/ethics-part-1-and-ethics-part-2-after-12-3-2007/module-7-modern-ethical-theories-activity-3.