 | Chapter Objectives
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After reading this chapter, you should be able to
- state the various theories of morality.
- describe the thought experiments that have been used to test them.
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the various theories of morality.
- define consequentialism, formalism, intrinsic value, instrumental value, principle of justice, principle of mercy, perfect duty, imperfect duty, negative right, positive right, prima facie duty, and virtue.
- formulate your own view of what makes an action right or wrong.
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