Flashcard sets with a 'formalism' term meaning 'ethical formalism claims that there are fomal rules for deriving ethical behavior, and one does not need to check the consequences of one's choices. for example, if a philosopher argues that the proper moral standard is determined by following an abstract rational rule or procedure and doing so makes one's conduct or choice right, then the philosopher holds a formalist position'

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