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casuistry| The application of an ethical theory to particular cases or types of case, especially in theology and dogmatics. Casuistry is contrasted with situationism, which considers each moral situation as it arises and without reference to ethical theory or moral principles. |
| Most ethical theories can be shown to be inadequate, if sufficient effort is devoted to identifying increasingly subtle features in a particular moral situation. Hence, casuistry has fallen into disrepute. |
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