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An outline of Normative theories

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I am trying to come up with a list of normative theories, so far I have:
  • 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 -
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    Re: An outline of Normative theories

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    That seems like a confusing array. Is there some way to organize that hierarchically? For example, what is the point of duty or virtue if not to obtain some consequence? So, we'd put consequence at the top, and under that the means of obtaining those consequences, such as fulfilling or duties and behaving virtuously. And wouldn't a sense of duty be among the virtues?

    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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    Re: An outline of Normative theories

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    Each bullet is basically a candidate for the top of the hierarchy you mention. That is why they are different theories. You described a preference for consequentialist ethics.
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    MarkNZed wrote: May 1st, 2020, 12:43 pm I am trying to come up with a list of normative theories
    Hopefully so we can then set them on fire. :)
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    Re: An outline of Normative theories

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    Indeed, the more you add the better.
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