Glossary

Arguments- set of reasons given in support of a claim

Conclusion- the claim intended to be supported by previous arguments

Premises- the claims given as reason for validating a conclusion

Deductive reasoning- A reasoning basing a conclusion on an analysis which makes specific claims

Inductive reasoning- a reasoning which makes general claims based on probability of having to predict the future

Empirical- sense evidence

Intrinsic Value- innate, natural value

Extrinsic Value- means or a tool as value

Utilitarianism- The moral duty to maximize happiness

Hedonism- Happiness consists of pleasure

Greatest Happiness Principle (G.H.P)- principle in which the best outcome of a situation is to that which brings the most happiness to the most number of people

Categorical Imperative- act as if the maxim of your action can be used as universal law; based on logic and reasoning

Deontology- a duty based on ethics

Moral Alienation- To be removed from feelings or emotions