Ethics and Morals in Philosophy

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What is the Greek origin of the word 'ethics'?

Nomos

Mos

Ethos (correct)

Pathos

In ethics, what do moral standards primarily deal with?

Matters that seriously impact human beings (correct)

Customs and values of a group

Rules unrelated to moral considerations

Social etiquette standards

What distinguishes amoral individuals from immoral individuals?

Amoral individuals are incapable of thought, while immoral individuals knowingly violate moral codes

Amoral individuals are infants or sociopaths, while immoral individuals are fully developed adults

Amoral individuals follow non-moral standards, while immoral individuals follow moral principles

Amoral individuals have no concern for right or wrong, while immoral individuals act against moral standards (correct)

What characterizes unmoral entities according to the text?

They lack moral perceptions and are beyond concepts of right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to rules that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations?

Non-moral standards Signup and view all the answers

What trait do moral standards possess that require individuals to follow them even when conflicting with other values or self-interest?

Universality Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect relates to the Greek word 'mos' in the context of morals?

Customs and values Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with moral standards being based on impartial considerations?

Universality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the special emotions and vocabulary associated with moral standards?

To guide behavior with prescriptivity Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the authority moral standards hold over a person's actions even when conflicting with self-interest?

Hegemonic authority Signup and view all the answers

What principle is exemplified by the Golden Rule 'do unto others what you would want them to do unto you'?

Universality Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes moral standards from standards established by authoritative bodies according to the text?

Universality Signup and view all the answers

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What is the Greek origin of the word 'ethics'?

In ethics, what do moral standards primarily deal with?

What distinguishes amoral individuals from immoral individuals?

What characterizes unmoral entities according to the text?

Which term refers to rules that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations?

What trait do moral standards possess that require individuals to follow them even when conflicting with other values or self-interest?

What key aspect relates to the Greek word 'mos' in the context of morals?

Which characteristic is associated with moral standards being based on impartial considerations?

What is the primary function of the special emotions and vocabulary associated with moral standards?

Which term describes the authority moral standards hold over a person's actions even when conflicting with self-interest?

What principle is exemplified by the Golden Rule 'do unto others what you would want them to do unto you'?

What feature distinguishes moral standards from standards established by authoritative bodies according to the text?

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