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How do ethics guide the determination of morality in human actions?
How do ethics guide the determination of morality in human actions?
- They serve as a consequence of moral actions.
- They directly dictate specific moral actions.
- They are irrelevant to moral decision-making.
- They provide a framework of broader rules and principles. (correct)
If a person is described as 'virtuous' in the context of ethical evaluation, which domain is being assessed?
If a person is described as 'virtuous' in the context of ethical evaluation, which domain is being assessed?
- Consequences
- Character (correct)
- Means
- Actions
When considering the components of a human act, what does the 'means' primarily refer to?
When considering the components of a human act, what does the 'means' primarily refer to?
- The motive or purpose behind the action.
- The perceived good resulting from the action.
- The act or object employed to carry out the intent. (correct)
- The ultimate consequence of the action.
Which of the following is the most accurate distinction between ethics and morality, based on the information provided?
Which of the following is the most accurate distinction between ethics and morality, based on the information provided?
In the context of ethical evaluation of actions, what distinguishes 'supererogatory' acts from 'obligatory' acts?
In the context of ethical evaluation of actions, what distinguishes 'supererogatory' acts from 'obligatory' acts?
Consider a scenario where a student studies diligently for an exam. According to the components of a human act, what would be classified as the 'intention'?
Consider a scenario where a student studies diligently for an exam. According to the components of a human act, what would be classified as the 'intention'?
If an individual performs an action that is considered 'immoral,' what is the corresponding term to describe this action in the context of 'ethics'?
If an individual performs an action that is considered 'immoral,' what is the corresponding term to describe this action in the context of 'ethics'?
In determining the ethical quality of an action, how are intention, means, and end related?
In determining the ethical quality of an action, how are intention, means, and end related?
What does it mean when a person treats another as a 'means to his personal end'?
What does it mean when a person treats another as a 'means to his personal end'?
According to the information, what is the relationship between 'Mos [Mores]' and 'Morality'?
According to the information, what is the relationship between 'Mos [Mores]' and 'Morality'?
Flashcards
Morality
Morality
Principles of right and wrong behavior; the rightness or wrongness of human actions. Refers to 'doing' or 'practice'.
Ethics
Ethics
A systematic study of the rightness and wrongness of human actions. Refers to 'thinking' or 'theory'.
Intention
Intention
The motive or purpose behind an act.
Means (Manner)
Means (Manner)
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End of the act (Consequence/Result)
End of the act (Consequence/Result)
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Virtuous Character
Virtuous Character
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Vicious Character
Vicious Character
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Obligatory Actions
Obligatory Actions
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Optional Actions
Optional Actions
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Wrong Actions
Wrong Actions
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Study Notes
Ethics and Morality
- Ethics is derived from the Greek word "Ethos"
- Morality is derived from the Latin word "Mos" (Mores).
- "Ethos" and "Mos (Mores)" mean "customary behavior".
- Immoral is synonymous with unethical.
- Moral is synonymous with ethical.
- A moral or ethical person is good and does the right thing.
- An immoral or unethical person is bad and does what is wrong.
- Morality refers to principles of right and wrong behavior or the rightness and wrongness of human actions.
- When determining the morality of human actions, the moral agent is guided by the broader rules or principles of ethics.
- Ethics is a systematic study of the rightness and wrongness of a human action.
- Ethics is the science of "morals"
- Morality is the rightness or wrongness of a human action.
- Morality is the practice of "ethics".
- An example of ethics is, "Killing is wrong because it violates the basic ethical principles of 'Respect for persons' or 'Non-maleficence.'"
- An example of morality is, "Do not kill because it is wrong."
Domains of Ethical Evaluation
- Character can be virtuous, vicious, or neutral.
- Actions can be permissible or not permissible (forbidden).
- Permissible actions can be obligatory, optional, or neutral.
- Not permissible actions are wrong or supererogatory.
Components of Human Act
- Intention is the motive or purpose of the act.
- For example, studying a lesson is intended to pass the exam, or training for a basketball match is intended to win the championship.
- Means/Manner is the act or object employed to carry out the intent of the act.
- For example, studying hard is a means to pass an exam, or training is a means to win the championship.
- Means can also be a person; someone who pretends to help another to advance their selfish interest treats the other person as a means to their personal end.
- The End of the act (Consequence/Result) is the intended aim, which is always directed toward a desired end or a perceived good, such as passing the exam or winning the basketball championship.
- The end of the act becomes the basis or foundation for the intent of the act.
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