Ethics and Morality Quiz

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Which of the following best defines ethics?

  • The study of morality
  • The code of conduct in which people do things
  • The examination of the goodness or badness of actions
  • The set of principles that guide moral actions (correct)

What is the relationship between morality and ethics?

  • Ethics is a subset of morality
  • They are completely different concepts
  • They are often used interchangeably (correct)
  • Morality is a subset of ethics

What is the study of morality concerned with?

  • The justification of judgments, rights, and claims
  • The exploration of moral concepts and principles (correct)
  • The examination of practical reasoning
  • The consideration of multiple moral values or duties

What is a moral dilemma?

<p>A situation where decision-makers must consider multiple moral concerns but can only honor one (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ethics involve?

<p>Moral judgment and decision-making about human behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ethics definition

Principles guiding moral actions.

Morality vs. Ethics

Often used interchangeably, but slightly different.

Study of Morality

Examining moral concepts and principles.

Moral Dilemma

Tough choice between moral concerns.

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Ethics' role

Involves judgment & decisions about actions.

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Study Notes

Ethics and Morality

  • Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of conduct and moral judgment.
  • Morality refers to the principles of right and wrong behavior, while ethics is the study of those principles.

Morality

  • The study of morality is concerned with the values and principles that guide an individual's or a group's behavior.

Moral Dilemma

  • A moral dilemma is a situation where an individual is forced to choose between two or more conflicting moral values or principles.

Ethics

  • Ethics involves the systematic examination of moral values, principles, and rules, and the application of those values to real-world situations.
  • Ethics involves identifying, evaluating, and resolving moral dilemmas and conflicts.

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