View and take notes on the video, “A Comparison of Consequentialism and Deontology.” While it is brief and aims mainly to orient you to the readings, try to catch these points in the video:
· the areas of contrast between consequential ethics and deontological ethics
· how the terms “right” and “good” may be used differently in consequentialism and deontological ethics
· how “rules” figure into both of these types of ethics
· What is the most important good for Christians?
· What 2 major principles should guide all Christian ethics?
· Why does Holmes believe Christian utilitarianism fails?
· List the 4 ingredients to Holmes’ structure for a Christian ethic.
· List some characteristics of moral principles in general.
· How do love and justice relate to and balance each other?
· Know the distinction between an act-ethic and a rule-ethic and why the latter is superior.
· Why is a rule-ethic not legalism?
· What are 2 ways deontologists normally deal with moral dilemmas?
