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?

    <p>Supererogatory actions are morally required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Supererogatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is wrong not to do it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ethically impermissible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ethically neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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