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What is the Greek origin of the word 'ethics'?
What is the Greek origin of the word 'ethics'?
- Nomos
- Mos
- Ethos (correct)
- Pathos
In ethics, what do moral standards primarily deal with?
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?
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?
What characterizes unmoral entities according to the text?
Which term refers to rules that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations?
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
What feature distinguishes moral standards from standards established by authoritative bodies according to the text?
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