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Ethics is derived from which Greek word?
Ethics is derived from which Greek word?
- Telos
- Pathos
- Logos
- Ethos (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of ethics according to philosophy?
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of ethics according to philosophy?
- Humans are passionate
- Humans are free
- Humans are motivated solely by desires (correct)
- Humans are rational
Morality is best described as the quality of human acts by which we call them:
Morality is best described as the quality of human acts by which we call them:
- Fast or slow
- Legal or illegal
- Strong or weak
- Right, wrong, or indifferent (correct)
What is NOT considered a Human Act?
What is NOT considered a Human Act?
Which component is NOT part of a moral act?
Which component is NOT part of a moral act?
Which theory judges actions by their causal consequences?
Which theory judges actions by their causal consequences?
According to Utilitarianism, an action is morally right if it:
According to Utilitarianism, an action is morally right if it:
One criticism of Utilitarianism is that it:
One criticism of Utilitarianism is that it:
Categorical Imperative emphasizes that one should act only on maxims that:
Categorical Imperative emphasizes that one should act only on maxims that:
Which ethical principle involves treating others as ends in themselves, not merely as means?
Which ethical principle involves treating others as ends in themselves, not merely as means?
Categorical Imperative was developed by:
Categorical Imperative was developed by:
What is a central problem of the Categorical Imperative theory?
What is a central problem of the Categorical Imperative theory?
A key question in Universalizability is:
A key question in Universalizability is:
According to Categorical Imperative, moral worth comes from:
According to Categorical Imperative, moral worth comes from:
In Categorical Imperative, treating humanity as an end in itself means:
In Categorical Imperative, treating humanity as an end in itself means:
In Situational Ethics, a moral action is judged by:
In Situational Ethics, a moral action is judged by:
Which is a problem associated with Situational Ethics?
Which is a problem associated with Situational Ethics?
Prima Facie Duties are:
Prima Facie Duties are:
The Duty of Fidelity means:
The Duty of Fidelity means:
The Duty of Self-Improvement emphasizes:
The Duty of Self-Improvement emphasizes:
Authoritarian Ethics is based on:
Authoritarian Ethics is based on:
Self-Realization Ethics promotes:
Self-Realization Ethics promotes:
Which theory argues that morality is not absolute but relative?
Which theory argues that morality is not absolute but relative?
Cultural Relativism suggests that what is morally right or wrong:
Cultural Relativism suggests that what is morally right or wrong:
The Communist Ethics model emphasizes:
The Communist Ethics model emphasizes:
Work is primarily defined as:
Work is primarily defined as:
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Study Notes
Ethics
- Derived from the Greek word "Ethos", meaning custom, habit, or character
- Assumptions: Humans are rational, free, and passionate
- Not an assumption: Humans are motivated solely by desires
Morality
- The quality of human acts that we categorize as right, wrong, or indifferent
- Human Acts: Deliberate decision-making, voluntary helping, Intentional action
- Not Human Acts: Heartbeat
- Moral act components: Intention or motive, Means of the act, End of the act
- Not a component of a moral act: External environment
Ethical Theories
- Utilitarianism: Judges actions by their consequences, morally right action produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number
- Criticism: Justifies violations of human rights for majority happiness
- Categorical Imperative: Emphasizes acting only on maxims that could become a universal law
- Developed by Immanuel Kant
- Problem: Sets standards that may be attainable only by "angels and saints"
- Universalizability: Key question is whether we would want others to act in the same way in the same situation
- Moral worth: Comes from the intention behind the action, not the result
- Treating humanity as an end in itself: Acknowledges people’s intrinsic worth
- Situational Ethics: A moral action is judged by the specific context and situation
- Problem: Presumes what one believes to be right is correct
- Prima Facie Duties: Circumstantial duties that vary by situation
- Duty of Fidelity: Fulfilling promises and agreements
- Duty of Self-Improvement: Enhancing personal virtues and intelligence
- Authoritarian Ethics: Based on compliance with authority
- Self-Realization Ethics: Promotes pursuing personal maximum potential
- Cultural Relativism: Suggests that what is morally right or wrong varies according to cultural norms
- Communist Ethics: Emphasizes equal distribution of goods and services
Work
- Primarily defined as a sustained mental or physical effort directed towards a goal
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