agent-centred — morality … Philosophy dictionary
Stoicism — A unified logical, physical, and moral philosophy, taking its name from the stoa poikile or painted porch in Athens where Stoic doctrine was taught. The first recognized Stoic was Zeno of Citium, who founded the school c. 300 BC. Other early… … Philosophy dictionary
prescriptivism — The approach to moral theory especially associated with Hare, that assimilates moral commitment to the giving or accepting of a command. Difference of moral opinion is then modelled upon the giving of conflicting commands, and inconsistency in… … Philosophy dictionary
Williams, Bernard — (1929– ) English philosopher. Born in Essex, Williams was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and held Fellowships at All Souls and New College. He was professor of philosophy at Cambridge from 1967 to 1979 and Provost of King s College,… … Philosophy dictionary
Deontologie — Deontologische Ethik oder Deontologie (griechisch: δέον (deon) das Erforderliche, das Gesollte, die Pflicht) bezeichnet eine Klasse von ethischen Theorien, die einigen Handlungen zuschreiben, unabhängig von ihren Konsequenzen, intrinsisch gut… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Deontologisch — Deontologische Ethik oder Deontologie (griechisch: δέον (deon) das Erforderliche, das Gesollte, die Pflicht) bezeichnet eine Klasse von ethischen Theorien, die einigen Handlungen zuschreiben, unabhängig von ihren Konsequenzen, intrinsisch gut… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Deontologische Ethik — oder Deontologie (griechisch: δέον (deon) das Erforderliche, das Gesollte, die Pflicht) bezeichnet eine Klasse von ethischen Theorien, die Handlungen unabhängig von ihren Konsequenzen zuschreiben, intrinsisch gut oder schlecht zu sein.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
