HSS 4107 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Situational Ethics, Relativism, Pragmatism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 4107
• Professor: Stuart Chambers

Document Summary

Simply look up the rules whether in scripture or tradition or nature. The antinomian simply decides what to do without the encumbrances of any principles and rule: situation ethics was created between both extremes by promoting greater chances of freedoms and more range of choices. Issue fletcher"s utilitarian approach to the moral life. He was not consistent in his beliefs as he wrote a booked called morals and medicines, where he states that those who were sick or infirmed should not be forced to endure pain. Within this group, fletcher included some individuals who are unable to consent, such as those with mental disabilities. This walked a fine line between unknown consent and lack of consent. If decisions should be made based upon the wants of our neighbor, how can we know what they want if they are unable to provide consent in any way: 2.