BUSI 472 Terms - Test #7

Eudaimonia

A Greek word commonly translated as happiness or welfare; however, "human flourishing" has been proposed as a more accurate translation

Fallacy

An illogical argument, often appearing logical at first glance, involving a statement or statements that in one way on or another deceive or mislead

Golden Mean

Aristotle's definition of virtues being perfectly balanced points of moderation between two opposing, undesirable extremes.

Natural Law

Human values are embedded in human nature

Beneficence

Moral principle that one should help others further their important and legitimate interests

Deontology

Our duty is to obey the categorical imperative (universal respect) - Emmanuel Kant

Natural Rights

Our only moral duty is to respect the rights of others - John Locke

Moral Character

Possessing the courage, determination, and persistence to follow through and do what we know we ought to do.

Deon

The Greek word for "duty."

Collusion

The act of working with another person on an undertaking for which that person is individually responsible.

Critical Thinking

The active and systematic process of communication, problem solving, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and reflection, both individually and in community, to foster understanding, support sound decision making, and guide action.

Legalism

The belief that ethical discussions are unnecessary because we have laws to govern people.

Epistemology

The branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge. Epistemology studies the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief.

Logic

The branch of philosophy that deals with thinking and reasoning processes.

Fidelity

The principle that one should keep one's promises.