Applied Ethics: Terms for Ethical Judgments

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What is the ethical term used to describe actions that are seen as going 'above and beyond the call of duty'?

Obligatory

Impermissible

Supererogatory (correct)

Permissible

Which of the following is NOT a category discussed in the text regarding ethical actions?

Impermissible (correct)

Permissible

Obligatory

Supererogatory

In the context of the text, which term best describes actions that are neither wrong to do nor ethically necessary to do?

Supererogatory

Obligatory

Impermissible

Permissible (correct)

What distinguishes supererogatory actions from obligatory actions?

Supererogatory actions are morally required. Signup and view all the answers

If someone helps another person without being ethically obligated to do so, their action is considered:

Supererogatory Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when something is described as ethically 'obligatory'?

It is wrong not to do it. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an action that is both wrong to do and right not to do?

Ethically impermissible Signup and view all the answers

When is it easiest to determine if an action is ethically obligatory?

When looking at what it would mean NOT to perform the action. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes actions that are neither right nor wrong from an ethical perspective?

Ethically neutral Signup and view all the answers

Why would parents be considered ethically 'obligated' to care for their children?

Because it is right for them to do it and wrong not to do it. Signup and view all the answers

Applied Ethics: Terms for Ethical Judgments

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What is the ethical term used to describe actions that are seen as going 'above and beyond the call of duty'?

Which of the following is NOT a category discussed in the text regarding ethical actions?

In the context of the text, which term best describes actions that are neither wrong to do nor ethically necessary to do?

What distinguishes supererogatory actions from obligatory actions?

If someone helps another person without being ethically obligated to do so, their action is considered:

What does it mean when something is described as ethically 'obligatory'?

Which term describes an action that is both wrong to do and right not to do?

When is it easiest to determine if an action is ethically obligatory?

Which term describes actions that are neither right nor wrong from an ethical perspective?

Why would parents be considered ethically 'obligated' to care for their children?

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