- Teleological (consequentialist) - that evaluate morality in “achievement of some good or avoidance of some bad” (Driver 2005) e.g. egoism, utilitarian, hedonist, evolutionary, despotism, existentialist, situational.
- Deontological (duty) - specify a moral quality which is prioritised over the consequences, they do not define the “right in terms of the good” (Driver 2005) e.g. Kantian, contractual, natural rights
- Virtue (character) - treat virtues and vices as foundational e.g. eudaemonism
- Pragmatist - supplement the practice of other normative approaches, focused on society rather than individuals e.g. moral ecology.
- Constructivist - ground morality in human abilities e.g. Kantian, developmental, integral
- Ethics of care - emphasizes interdependence and relationships e.g. feminist
- Role ethics - e.g. confucianist
- Hybrid -
An outline of Normative theories
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Re: An outline of Normative theories
Seems to me that an outline could be hierarchical. Of course, there may be some disputes as to which one to place on top, etc.
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