THE FRAMEWORK
Across
- 1. Ethical theory focused on excellence of character traits.
- 5. The first principle of Rawls' justice: the most extensive __________.
- 6. A principle of Rawls combining liberty, equality, and contribution.
- 10. Rawls' concept of distributing opportunities equally.
- 12. German philosopher who emphasized autonomy in ethics.
- 14. Duty-based ethical theory from the Greek word for "duty."
- 15. Aquinas' ethical system grounded on God's rational order.
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- 2. Moral theory based on consequences of actions.
- 3. Bentham and Mill's concept of maximizing happiness.
- 4. Greek term meaning the moral "end" or "goal" of actions.
- 7. Habit of choosing to do good consistently over time.
- 8. Greek philosopher who viewed happiness as the chief good.
- 9. Theory that emphasizes human rights and duties.
- 11. Term in virtue ethics meaning human flourishing.
- 13. St. Thomas Aquinas believes ethics must align with this supreme being.