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Judaism: Dialogue with Ethics

The Mitzvot and Tikkun Olam

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Recall questions on why the mitzvot look deontological, how the 613 reflect that framework, and why tikkun olam suggests Jewish ethics is not purely so.

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Key term

What concept in Judaism demonstrates teleological characteristics by orienting moral action toward perfecting creation?

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How is the tension between following commandments absolutely and considering outcomes navigated in Judaism?

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How does teleological ethics evaluate the morality of actions?

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  1. 1

    Why can the mitzvot be considered deontological in nature?

    Model answer

    Because they are binding obligations to be followed because God commands them, regardless of consequences.

  2. 2

    How do the 613 mitzvot reflect a deontological framework in Jewish ethics?

    Model answer

    They function as divine commands that create moral duties, where right action is defined by adherence to rules rather than outcomes.

  3. 3

    What concept in Judaism demonstrates teleological characteristics by orienting moral action toward perfecting creation?

    Model answer

    Tikkun olam (repairing the world).

  4. 4

    Why does the existence of tikkun olam suggest that Jewish ethics is not purely deontological?

    Model answer

    Because tikkun olam orients moral action toward a goal (perfecting creation), introducing a teleological dimension beyond mere rule-following.

  5. 5

    How does messianic hope provide a teleological dimension to Jewish ethics?

    Model answer

    It directs ethical behaviour toward an ultimate purpose or end state.

  6. 6

    Which principle demonstrates consequentialist elements in Jewish ethics by allowing life-saving to override other commandments?

    Model answer

    Pikuach nefesh.

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