This document provides an overview of Joseph Fletcher's situation ethics theory. It discusses that Fletcher proposed one absolute principle of love (agape) and that moral decisions should be made based on the circumstances of each situation. Fletcher rejected legalism and rules, arguing that the end always justifies the means if it is done out of love. The document outlines Fletcher's four working principles of pragmatism, personalism, positivism, and relativism. It also discusses some of the six fundamental principles of situation ethics, including that love is the only norm, love and justice are the same, and love and liking are not the same. An example of "sacrificial adultery" is provided to illustrate Fletcher's view. Critic