Deontological/Nonconsequentialist Theories: theories defining the right action independently of/prior to considerations of good/bad outcomes.

1. Divine Command: moral principles are determined by God.

2. Natural Law: moral principles are revealed by reason with reference to natural needs.

3. Kantian Ethics: moral principles are revealed/determined by reason with reference to logical consistency.

4. Contractualism: moral principles are determined by hypothetical/actual agreement between specified parties.

5. Intuitionism/Prima Facie (Guiding) Duties: moral principles are revealed through intuition.

Teleological/Consequentialist Theories: theories holding that one ought to live one's life so as to maximize "the good" and/ or minimize "the bad" (i.e., the good is prior to the right).

1. Whatever I expect to promote my (long-term) interests (Ethical Egoism).

2. Utility, summed impersonally over all affected entities (Utilitarianism).

3. Human excellence (Virtue Ethics/Perfectionism).