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Ethics and Morals: Principles and Importance

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What is the primary function of ethics in our daily lives?

To create a set of rules to follow
To establish a standard of right and wrong
To enable examination of moral beliefs rationally (correct)
To determine what is beautiful or pleasing

What do norms of morality provide?

A standard of beauty and aesthetics
A set of rules for everyday interactions
A criteria for judgment on human actions (correct)
A guide for making tough choices

What is the main purpose of understanding norms?

To create a set of rules for society
To determine what is right and wrong
To develop a sense of aesthetics
To allow for critical and meaningful assessment on issues (correct)

What is the relationship between ethics and morals?

They are interchangeable but distinct concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of norm is concerned with what is considered beautiful or pleasing?

Aesthetic Norm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do our daily choices reflect?

Our goodness and badness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of metaethics?

Philosophical discussions about moral concepts and practices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between morals and ethics?

Morals are taught, while ethics are discovered (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of normative ethics?

To guide moral decisions and behaviors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between virtues and vices?

Virtues are acceptable, while vices are unacceptable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of applied ethics?

Applying theories from philosophers to real-life moral dilemmas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of traits in ethics?

To highlight values and virtues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of ethics?

Guiding moral actions within a social framework (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of ethics?

To provide a framework for making moral judgements and decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of ethics as a subject of study?

Determining the values with particular significance to human life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymological origin of the adjective 'moral'?

The Latin word 'mos' or 'moris' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and morality?

Ethics and morality are equivalent terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ethics?

To determine how one ought to live (D) Signup and view all the answers