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What is the literal definition of ethics?

The word “ethics” is derived from a Greek word “ethos” = character.

Which basic ethical concept strives to achieve the greatest amount of good?

  • Respect for persons/autonomy
  • Justice
  • Least harm
  • Beneficence (correct)
  • Ethics are dependent on the prism of others.

    True

    Ethical standards promote moral values such as honesty, fairness, kindness, and good behaviour. Ethical standards are a set of principles that when followed, will ______ moral values.

    <p>promote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following: Modern Ethics vs Traditional Ethics

    <p>Modern Ethics = Concerned with individual acts violating specific norms Traditional Ethics = Focused on developing right habits for a flourishing life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evolution of moral and ethical values about in a societal context?

    <p>Change towards development &amp; growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can you provide an example of a basic ethical concept apart from beneficence?

    <p>Least harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Ethics and Morality in Society

    • Ethics is derived from the Greek word "ethos," meaning character, and refers to moral principles that govern behavior in conducting an activity.
    • Right is always right, and wrong is always wrong.
    • Law enforcement officers are scrutinized more than most other professions, and they are looked up to as role models and leaders.

    Framework of Ethics

    • A framework of ethics is a description of what ethics are, providing a perspective for reasoning and guiding behavior.
    • It helps to distinguish right from wrong and provides a guideline for making choices.
    • Ethics is a philosophical study of morality.

    Basic Ethical Concepts

    • Beneficence: striving to achieve the greatest amount of good, choosing the best solution to an ethical dilemma.
    • Least Harm: choosing an option with the least harm possible, to the fewest people, when no beneficial choice is available.
    • Justice: applying fairness and equity, allocating resources and opportunities to reach an equal outcome.
    • Respect for persons/autonomy: allowing people to make decisions that apply to their own lives, giving them control over their lives.

    Definition of Morality

    • Morality is derived from the Latin word "mos," meaning custom.
    • Morality refers to a rule prescribing what is right and wrong, and is a value of acceptable and unacceptable norms in a given society.

    Differences between Ethics and Morality

    • Ethics is derived from the Greek word "ethos," meaning character, and is confined within a particular space and time frame.
    • Morality is derived from the Latin word "mos," meaning custom, and is seen from the perspective of an individual.

    Essence of Morality

    • There are three essential elements of morality: a moral community, a set of moral values, and a moral code.
    • All three elements are necessary, and none is sufficient on its own.

    Moral Thoughts and Values

    • Examples of moral thoughts and values include:
      • Respect
      • Honesty
      • Compassion
      • Hard Work
      • Kindness
      • Gratitude
      • Sharing
      • Cooperation

    Ethical Standards

    • Ethical standards are standards that, when followed, promote moral values such as honesty, fairness, kindness, and good behavior.
    • These standards are developed by a society and are meaningful to that particular society.

    Modern Ethics vs. Traditional Ethics

    • Modern ethics is concerned with whether an individual act violates a specific ethical norm.
    • Traditional ethics is concerned with what kind of person one is becoming through one's habitual activity.

    Evolution of Moral and Ethical Values

    • Moral and ethical values evolve over time, changing towards development and growth.
    • The focus shifts from individual values to national values, and eventually to all life, including flora and fauna.

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    Learn about the principles of ethics, its framework, and application in society, with a focus on law enforcement officers as role models.

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