Terminology and Definitions in Ethics and Political Philosophy, Quizzes of Introduction to Philosophy

Download Terminology and Definitions in Ethics and Political Philosophy and more Quizzes Introduction to Philosophy in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 justice DEFINITION 1 Justice is the art of moral rightness in question. The definition is based on arguments for ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, fairness, or equity. TERM 2 wealthy advantage DEFINITION 2 the rich man can chose to respect property and tell the truth, where the poor man has no choice. TERM 3 hedonism DEFINITION 3 Hedonism is a school of ethics which argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. TERM 4 poetic theology DEFINITION 4 -the soul is immortal -there are divine beings -they are not indifferent to human affairs -they administer justice TERM 5 frenzied and savage masters DEFINITION 5 T the desires of the flesh: sex, feast, and alcohol. TERM 6 paternalism DEFINITION 6 An attitude or a policy that is, where is a figurehead.(literally meaning 'father like')., pater in Latin) that makes decisions on behalf of others (the "wife" and "children") for their own good, even if this is contrary to their wishes. TERM 7 what is owed DEFINITION 7 that which is fitting and appropriate TERM 8 legislative advantage DEFINITION 8 or the advantage of the stonger. Rulers make legisations that are to their own advantage. TERM 9 the origin of techne DEFINITION 9 Techne being inherently altruistic is develop to meet the needs of others. TERM 10 the perfect ruler DEFINITION 10 Makes no mistakes and performs perfect injustice. The tyrant takes all from everyone keeping all things to himself.