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Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with what is right and what is wrong?
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with what is right and what is wrong?
True
Non-Moral Standards are linked to moral or ethical considerations?
Non-Moral Standards are linked to moral or ethical considerations?
False
The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Latin word ETHOS, which means character or moral nature?
The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Latin word ETHOS, which means character or moral nature?
True
Ethics involves only principles but not moral obligations and prohibitions?
Ethics involves only principles but not moral obligations and prohibitions?
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Non-Moral Standards necessarily have moral implications?
Non-Moral Standards necessarily have moral implications?
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Moral standards concern with the welfare of beings, reliance on reasoning, overriding or hegemonic, impartial, fair and just, and special emotions and vocabulary.
Moral standards concern with the welfare of beings, reliance on reasoning, overriding or hegemonic, impartial, fair and just, and special emotions and vocabulary.
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Non-Moral Standards are based on valid and sound reasoning.
Non-Moral Standards are based on valid and sound reasoning.
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A moral dilemma is a situation that gives the agent two alternatives with equal weight, wherein both alternatives are either good or both are evil, and the agent can do both or all actions.
A moral dilemma is a situation that gives the agent two alternatives with equal weight, wherein both alternatives are either good or both are evil, and the agent can do both or all actions.
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Brian faces a moral dilemma when deciding whether to throw the rope to the people or keep it to prevent the lifeboat from sinking.
Brian faces a moral dilemma when deciding whether to throw the rope to the people or keep it to prevent the lifeboat from sinking.
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Moral standards do not necessarily affect one’s life or well-being.
Moral standards do not necessarily affect one’s life or well-being.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Ethics
- Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with what is right and what is wrong.
Etymology of Ethics
- The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Latin word ETHOS, which means character or moral nature.
Moral Standards
- Moral standards concern with the welfare of beings, reliance on reasoning, overriding or hegemonic, impartial, fair and just, and special emotions and vocabulary.
Non-Moral Standards
- Non-Moral Standards are linked to moral or ethical considerations.
- Non-Moral Standards necessarily have moral implications.
- Non-Moral Standards are based on valid and sound reasoning.
Moral Dilemma
- A moral dilemma is a situation that gives the agent two alternatives with equal weight, wherein both alternatives are either good or both are evil, and the agent can do both or all actions.
- Example of a moral dilemma: Brian faces a moral dilemma when deciding whether to throw the rope to the people or keep it to prevent the lifeboat from sinking.
Characteristics of Moral Standards
- Moral standards do not necessarily affect one’s life or well-being.
- Moral standards involve principles, moral obligations, and prohibitions.
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Explore the distinctions between moral and non-moral standards in ethics, which is a branch of philosophy concerned with determining what is right and wrong. Understand the systems of moral values, principles, ideals, obligations, and prohibitions that shape acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
