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On this view of moral theory, there is no other basis for moral standards other than what each person believes is right and wrong.

The view that morality doesn’t apply to war.

A theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that follows the dictates of nature, which are discoverable by reason.

This branch of philosophy deals with the study of value. Ethics falls under this.

The theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of pleasure over pain, or the most happiness, considering everyone affected by the action, is called _______.

These are actions that go beyond one’s duty, and they are never morally required, but they are very praiseworthy and very good actions.

This concerns the justification for resorting to war; the justice of going to war.

The non-moral, scientific view that the motive for all our actions is in fact always self-interest.

The theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that God commands is called ________.

A version of utilitarian theory asserting that the morally right action is the one that directly produces the most favorable balance of good over evil, or the most happiness, everyone considered.