How do we decide what is actually right or wrong?
In short: This video provides a foundational overview of normative ethics, exploring the three primary frameworks philosophers use to evaluate human actions and moral obligations.
The presentation breaks down morality into three main families: Consequentialism (specifically Utilitarianism), Deontology (Kantianism), and Virtue Ethics. Each offers a distinct lens for judgment: whether an action is right based on its outcomes, the inherent rules followed, or the character of the person performing it.
By examining these theories alongside the structure of human action, viewers can better understand how different philosophical traditions prioritize results, duties, or virtues when navigating complex moral dilemmas.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Three Moral Theories | Normative Ethics
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/ideas-three-moral-theories.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in Ethics · More in Ideas & Philosophy · Latest · A–Z · All topics
