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What does the term 'ethics' correspond to according to its etymology?
What does the term 'ethics' correspond to according to its etymology?
- Virtue and vice
- Beliefs and superstitions
- Emotions and feelings
- Character and customs (correct)
Who was the first to recognize the need to define ethical concepts and establish a universal standard?
Who was the first to recognize the need to define ethical concepts and establish a universal standard?
- Socrates (correct)
- Homer
- Plato
- Aristotle
What did Plato find as his standard for ethics?
What did Plato find as his standard for ethics?
- Moral relativism
- Subjective opinions
- Social contracts
- Ideal Forms (correct)
What do moral standards refer to according to the text?
What do moral standards refer to according to the text?
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Where does the validity of moral standards come from?
Where does the validity of moral standards come from?
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What is ethics also known as?
What is ethics also known as?
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What is the moral standard for egoism?
What is the moral standard for egoism?
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According to Kantianism, what is considered a moral mandate for all?
According to Kantianism, what is considered a moral mandate for all?
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What does the moral standard for subjectivism emphasize?
What does the moral standard for subjectivism emphasize?
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What is the focus of moral reasoning?
What is the focus of moral reasoning?
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Who studies moral reasoning alongside philosophers?
Who studies moral reasoning alongside philosophers?
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What term describes people reaching strong moral conclusions without logical reasoning?
What term describes people reaching strong moral conclusions without logical reasoning?
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