Descriptive vs Prescriptive Morality
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Which one of these is an example of descriptive morality?

  • Morality is the idea of what should be.
  • Canadians believe that all persons deserve equal access to quality healthcare services. (correct)
  • Descriptive morality is about making value judgments.
  • People should receive equal pay for equal work.

    • Which one of these is an example of prescriptive morality?

  • People should receive equal pay for equal work. (correct)
  • Morality is the idea of what should be.
  • Canadians believe that all persons deserve equal access to quality healthcare services.
  • Descriptive morality is about making value judgments.

    • Which one of these describes descriptive morality?

  • It is about describing what is or could be based on beliefs and knowledge. (correct)
  • It is about what Canadians believe.
  • It is about stating what should be morally required, recommended, or permitted.
  • It is about making value judgments.

    • Which one of these describes prescriptive morality?

    <p>It is about stating what should be morally required, recommended, or permitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a normative ethical claim?

    <p>People should receive equal pay for equal work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the main difference between descriptive morality and prescriptive morality?

    <p>Descriptive morality focuses on what is or could be, while prescriptive morality focuses on what should be.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these accurately describes descriptive morality?

    <p>Descriptive morality is the belief that all persons know what is morally right and wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these accurately describes prescriptive morality?

    <p>Prescriptive morality is the idea of what is morally required, recommended, or permitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a descriptive ethical claim?

    <p>Canadians believe that all persons, regardless of their social status, deserve equal access to quality health care services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is an example of a normative ethical claim?

    <p>People should receive equal pay for equal work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Morality Types and Claims

    • Descriptive morality focuses on what is, describing what people believe or do morally.
    • Prescriptive morality focuses on what ought to be, prescribing what people should do morally.

    Differences Between Morality Types

    • The main difference between descriptive morality and prescriptive morality is that descriptive morality describes moral beliefs or practices, whereas prescriptive morality prescribes moral guidelines or rules.

    Ethical Claims

    • A descriptive ethical claim describes moral beliefs or practices.
    • A normative ethical claim prescribes moral guidelines or rules, stating what should or ought to be done.

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    Test your knowledge on descriptive vs prescriptive morality! This quiz will challenge you to differentiate between these two concepts and provide examples of descriptive and normative ethical claims. Sharpen your understanding of moral theories and enhance your ethical reasoning skills.

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