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?

    <p>They are interchangeable but distinct concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aesthetic Norm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do our daily choices reflect?

    <p>Our goodness and badness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of metaethics?

    <p>Philosophical discussions about moral concepts and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between morals and ethics?

    <p>Morals are taught, while ethics are discovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of normative ethics?

    <p>To guide moral decisions and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between virtues and vices?

    <p>Virtues are acceptable, while vices are unacceptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of applied ethics?

    <p>Applying theories from philosophers to real-life moral dilemmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of traits in ethics?

    <p>To highlight values and virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of ethics?

    <p>Guiding moral actions within a social framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of ethics?

    <p>To provide a framework for making moral judgements and decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determining the values with particular significance to human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Latin word 'mos' or 'moris'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between ethics and morality?

    <p>Ethics and morality are equivalent terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ethics?

    <p>To determine how one ought to live</p> Signup and view all the answers

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