Theories of Moral Reasoning

Theories of moral reasoning are frameworks explaining how people decide what is right or wrong. For example, some think morality is based on following rules or laws (Kantian ethics), while others consider the potential outcomes, aiming for the greatest good for the greatest number (utilitarianism). Some focus on virtues, like honesty or courage, as key to moral behavior (virtue ethics). These theories help us understand different approaches people take when facing moral dilemmas, highlighting that morality can be guided by principles, consequences, or character traits.