Exam 3: Morality and the Moral Life

Moral theories that say that the rightness of actions depends solely on their consequences are

Cultural relativism implies that moral progress is possible.

Why might someone think that principlism is excessively subjective? Would you agree? Why or why not?

Utilitarianism is the view that right actions are those that maximize the overall well-being of everyone involved.

Mill believes that the moral worth of an action depends on one's motives.

According to Held, virtue ethics emphasizes the character of individuals, but the ethics of care focuses more on

Held thinks that virtue ethics is a failed moral theory.