Critics of Virtue Ethics Claim That Appeals to Virtues or Virtuous

question 14

True/False

Critics of virtue ethics claim that appeals to virtues or virtuous character without reference to principles of duty cannot give us any useful guidance in deciding what to do.

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Perspective

A philosophical approach that assesses the moral worth of actions based on their outcomes, emphasizing the greatest good for the greatest number.

Act Utilitarian

A philosophy or ethical stance that evaluates the morality of an action based on the consequence or outcome of that specific act, aiming to maximize happiness or utility.

False Testimony

Giving deliberately untrue statements or evidence in a legal proceeding, typically under oath.

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number, assessing actions based on their outcomes or consequences.