Glossary

  1. Arguments- set of reasons given in support of a claim
  2. Conclusion- the claim intended to be supported by previous arguments
  3. Premises- the claims given as reason for validating a conclusion
  4. Deductive reasoning- A reasoning basing a conclusion on an analysis which makes specific claims
  5. Inductive reasoning- a reasoning which makes general claims based on probability of having to predict the future
  6. Empirical- sense evidence
  7. Intrinsic Value- innate, natural value
  8. Extrinsic Value- means or a tool as value
  9. Utilitarianism- The moral duty to maximize happiness
  10. Hedonism- Happiness consists of pleasure
  11. Greatest Happiness Principle (G.H.P)- principle in which the best outcome of a situation is to that which brings the most happiness to the most number of people
  12. Categorical Imperative- act as if the maxim of your action can be used as universal law; based on logic and reasoning
  13. Deontology- a duty based on ethics
  14. Moral Alienation- To be removed from feelings or emotions
  15. Karma- karma is the concept of someone finding out you did them wrong, not getting revenge from the universe.
  16. Virtue- representing or showing very high morals.
  17. Eudaimonia- happiness that comes from prosperity or welfare, also this also means the life you would your kids to experience.
  18. Consequentialism- the rightness of actions that depend on the consequences
  19. Compulsion- being in a state where feeling forced to do something.
  20. Self-discipline- strong-minded, and being able to focus on completing a task.

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