Ethical Theories

• What is utilitarianism?

  Utilitarians believe thay the right action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
• What is divine command theory?

  No matter what the situation if it doesn't follow Gods command it is wrong.
• What is deontology?

  Certain actions are always wrong and certain actions are always right and it is our duty to always do the right thing.
• What is situation ethics?

  When we are faced with a decision about what is the right thing to do then we should not apply any rules but act on the basis of love.
• What is deterrence?

  the attempt to discourage crime the person repeating the crime, and it is hoped that the fear of a punishment will stop other individuals from committing crimes.
• What is protection?

  Punishment by locking someone up to protect them and society from there behaviour.
• What is retribution?

  Punishment that fits the crime.(eye for an eye)
• What is reform?

  Punishment that helps them become responsible members of society.
• What is reparation?


  Making amends by giving back to the victim or society.
• What is vindication?


  an aim of punishment that means offenders must be punished to show that the law is respected and is right.
• For capital punishment


  A deterrent. Protects society. Closure to victims.
• Bible verses for capital punishment

  Whoever shed the blood of a man, by man shall his blood be shed. An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
• Whoever shed the blood of a man, by man shall his blood be shed.


  This teaches that if someone takes the life of another human they loose there right to live.
• An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth'

  This means we should receive the same punishment for the crime we committed.
• Against Capital Punishment


  Doesn't necessarily deter crime more than life in prison, wrongful execution, murder is inherently wrong and the GOV should lead by example and not participate.
• Bible verses against capital punishment

  'God gives life, only God can take it away' 'thou shall not murder
• God gives a life, only God can take it away'


  This teaches that life is sacredly given by God and humans don't have the right to take it away.
• Thou shall not murder'


  This is one of the 10 Commandments that God gave to humans to follow.
• Jeremy Bentham developed utilitarianism by arguing that all human beings seek to maximize their own pleasure and minimize their own pain.