Descriptive Ethics and Moral Values
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Which form of ethics is characterized as a bottom-up approach that derives ethical principles from societal practices?

  • Applied ethics
  • Metaethics
  • Descriptive ethics (correct)
  • Normative ethics
  • What are the underlying standards of right and wrong that individuals typically internalize during childhood development?

  • Morals (correct)
  • Laws
  • Values
  • Ethics
  • Which ethical framework primarily revolves around analyzing existing societal norms to inform ethical decisions?

  • Normative ethics
  • Descriptive ethics (correct)
  • Metaethics
  • Applied ethics
  • Which option defines the principles that dictate what is considered right or wrong behavior in society but originates from personal belief systems?

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    Which of the following contrasts with applied ethics by focusing on theoretical frameworks rather than real-world applications?

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    Descriptive Ethics

    • Descriptive Ethics is a bottom-up approach to ethics that starts with what society is already doing ethically.
    • It develops ethical principles based on the observed actions of people.
    • This approach focuses on analyzing real-world ethical behavior without imposing pre-determined moral frameworks.

    Values and Morals

    • Values are fundamental standards of right and wrong that individuals learn and internalize.
    • They are typically acquired during childhood development, shaping an individual's ethical compass.
    • Morals reflect these internalized values, guiding an individual's behavior and decision-making.

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    Explore the foundational aspects of descriptive ethics and the role of values and morals in shaping individual behavior. This quiz examines how ethical principles are derived from societal actions and the internalization of personal standards of right and wrong. Gain insights into the development of an individual's ethical compass.

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