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What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?
What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?
- Roman language
- Latin language
- Greek language (correct)
- French language
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'ethos'?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'ethos'?
- custom, habit, character, or disposition (correct)
- moral, virtue, or righteous
- law, rule, or principle
- justice, fairness, or equality
What is the branch of philosophy that deals with the study of ethics?
What is the branch of philosophy that deals with the study of ethics?
- Epistemology
- Logic
- Moral Philosophy (correct)
- Metaphysics
What is the primary focus of ethics or moral philosophy?
What is the primary focus of ethics or moral philosophy?
What is the relationship between ethics and moral philosophy?
What is the relationship between ethics and moral philosophy?
What is the primary concern of ethics regarding moral decisions?
What is the primary concern of ethics regarding moral decisions?
What do our rights and responsibilities relate to in the context of ethics?
What do our rights and responsibilities relate to in the context of ethics?
What is the main focus of the language of right and wrong in ethics?
What is the main focus of the language of right and wrong in ethics?
What is the ultimate goal of living a good life according to ethics?
What is the ultimate goal of living a good life according to ethics?
What is the core concern of ethics regarding morality?
What is the core concern of ethics regarding morality?
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Origins of Ethics
- Ethics or moral philosophy originates from the Greek word "ethos".
- "Ethos" means custom, habit, character, or disposition.
Ethics: Key Concepts
- Ethics is concerned with the question of how to live a good life
- It explores the rights and responsibilities of individuals and their impact on moral decisions
- Ethics involves understanding the language of right and wrong, including moral principles and values
- It grapples with the fundamental question of what is good and bad, and how to make moral decisions in complex situations
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