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Ethics and Moral Philosophy

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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'?

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?

Epistemology

Logic

Moral Philosophy (correct)

Metaphysics

What is the primary focus of ethics or moral philosophy?

Human behavior and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and moral philosophy?

Ethics is a subset of moral philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of ethics regarding moral decisions?

What is good and bad Signup and view all the answers

What do our rights and responsibilities relate to in the context of ethics?

Moral obligations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the language of right and wrong in ethics?

Moral principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of living a good life according to ethics?

To make moral decisions Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the origins of ethics and moral philosophy, tracing back to the Greek word 'ethos', which encompasses concepts such as custom, habit, character, and disposition.