Ethics and Morality Concept
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What is the root word of 'morality'?

  • Ethos
  • Mores (correct)
  • Norma
  • Culture
  • What is the main aim of Normative Ethics?

  • To determine the nature of ethical concepts
  • To justify moral truths
  • To question the foundations of morality
  • To develop moral frameworks for societies (correct)
  • What does Metaethics investigate?

  • The history of moral theories
  • The cultural differences in morality
  • The nature of ethical concepts and principles (correct)
  • The application of moral principles
  • What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

    <p>From the Latin word 'ethos'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is critical to understanding individual rights in the Philippine society?

    <p>The concept of freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Ethics as a philosophy branch?

    <p>To examine moral principles through systematic questioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental idea behind Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist perspective?

    <p>Humans are inherently free moral agents, responsible for their choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary assumption of moral freedom?

    <p>One has an obligation to oneself to exercise freedom as a rational moral being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique characteristic of human action, according to John L. Mothershead Jr.?

    <p>Deliberate human action resulting from reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of moral decisions, according to Sartre's existentialist perspective?

    <p>Reflection, deliberation, and consideration of consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of planning for the future, according to Sartre's existentialist perspective?

    <p>Fulfilling one's obligation to oneself as a rational moral being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between freedom and societal norms, according to Sartre's existentialist perspective?

    <p>Freedom operates within societal norms and structures, providing social order and limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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