normative ethical theory

A normative ethical theory is a systematic framework that aims to determine which actions are morally right or wrong and why, by providing principles or rules to guide moral decision-making.

Observed surface forms (5)

• deontological ethics ×1
• ethical worldview ×1
• form of utilitarianism ×1
• normative theory of war ×1
• utilitarian theory ×1

Instances (7)

• Utilitarianism
• secular humanism via concept surface "ethical worldview"
• consequentialism
• act utilitarianism via concept surface "utilitarian theory"
• preference utilitarianism via concept surface "form of utilitarianism"
• Kantianism via concept surface "deontological ethics"
• just war theory via concept surface "normative theory of war"
  surface form: Just war theory