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Introduction to Situation Ethics
Situation ethics, developed by Joseph Fletcher in the 1960s, proposes that moral decisions should be based on love (agape) rather than rigid rules. This approach emphasizes context-specific decision-making, rejecting absolute moral standards in favor of what best serves love in each unique situation.
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Fletcher's Situation ethics is built upon four working principles and six fundamental principles.
The four working principles are:
The six fundamental principles are:
Highlight: This approach differs significantly from traditional Christian ethics, being more relativistic with agape as the sole moral rule.
Vocabulary: Relativism - The view that moral truths depend on the individual or group holding them.
Vocabulary: Positivism - In this context, the belief that value judgments should prioritize love.
Vocabulary: Personalism - An approach to ethics that emphasizes the value of the individual person.
To illustrate the application of Situation ethics, consider these dilemmas:
These scenarios challenge traditional ethical frameworks and demonstrate how Situation ethics might approach complex moral decisions.
Example: In the case of the conjoined twins, a follower of Situation ethics might argue that separating the twins, though resulting in one death, is the most loving action. It saves one life and spares both twins prolonged suffering, potentially serving justice by giving one child a chance at life. While this conflicts with absolute moral rules against taking life, it prioritizes the good outcome of preserving life and minimizing suffering, aligning with the personalist principle of putting people first.
Highlight: Situation ethics encourages careful consideration of each unique context, prioritizing love and human welfare over rigid moral absolutes.
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Fletcher's Situation ethics is built upon four working principles and six fundamental principles.
The four working principles are:
The six fundamental principles are:
Highlight: This approach differs significantly from traditional Christian ethics, being more relativistic with agape as the sole moral rule.
Vocabulary: Relativism - The view that moral truths depend on the individual or group holding them.
Vocabulary: Positivism - In this context, the belief that value judgments should prioritize love.
Vocabulary: Personalism - An approach to ethics that emphasizes the value of the individual person.
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To illustrate the application of Situation ethics, consider these dilemmas:
These scenarios challenge traditional ethical frameworks and demonstrate how Situation ethics might approach complex moral decisions.
Example: In the case of the conjoined twins, a follower of Situation ethics might argue that separating the twins, though resulting in one death, is the most loving action. It saves one life and spares both twins prolonged suffering, potentially serving justice by giving one child a chance at life. While this conflicts with absolute moral rules against taking life, it prioritizes the good outcome of preserving life and minimizing suffering, aligning with the personalist principle of putting people first.
Highlight: Situation ethics encourages careful consideration of each unique context, prioritizing love and human welfare over rigid moral absolutes.
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Joseph Fletcher developed Situation ethics in the 1960s as an alternative to rigid moral rules. This ethical framework argues that each situation is unique, and absolute rules are too restrictive. Fletcher posits that while the Bible provides examples of good moral decisions, it's impossible to know God's will in every situation. Thus, love becomes the only moral 'rule' in Situation ethics.
The foundation of Situation ethics is rooted in Jesus' teachings on love, as exemplified in several biblical passages:
Quote: "You should love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself" - Luke 10:27
Quote: "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13
Example: The story of Rahab, the Canaanite harlot, illustrates situationist principles in the Bible. Rahab lied to protect Israelite spies, yet she is commended in the New Testament .
Fletcher's 1966 book reflected the zeitgeist of the era, encouraging Christians to make thoughtful choices based on agape rather than blindly following rules. This love is not merely an emotion but involves doing what's best for others unconditionally.
Definition: Agape - Unconditional, self-giving love that seeks the best interests of others.
According to Fletcher, other guiding maxims can be disregarded if they don't serve agape in a particular situation.
Example: Fletcher argues it would be right for a mother to break rules about underage sex and insist her 13-year-old daughter uses contraception if it's the most loving action in that situation.
Highlight: The rule of agape is always good and right, regardless of circumstances.
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