Ethics and Values Quiz
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Which term refers to the study of the morality of human acts?

  • Values
  • Morality
  • Distinctions
  • Ethics (correct)

What are the elements of human acts?

  • General, special
  • Knowingly, deliberately, freely (correct)
  • Ethics, values, morality
  • Morally, immorally, amorally

What does the term 'amoral' mean?

  • Good
  • Bad
  • Neither good nor bad (correct)
  • Intentional

What is the difference between general ethics and special ethics?

<p>General ethics is the study of morality, special ethics is the application of morality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'morality' refer to?

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Study Notes

Ethics and Morality

  • Ethics refers to the study of the morality of human acts.
  • Human acts consist of three elements: • The act itself (the thing done) • The intention (the reason behind the act) • The circumstances (the context in which the act is done)

Morality and Amorality

  • Morality refers to the principles and values that guide human behavior and distinguish right from wrong.
  • Amoral refers to a lack of moral values, principles, or concern; it does not mean immoral.

General and Special Ethics

  • General ethics is the study of morality in general, focusing on universal principles and values that apply to all human behavior.
  • Special ethics, on the other hand, is the study of morality in specific contexts or professions, such as business ethics, medical ethics, or environmental ethics.

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Test your knowledge of ethics and values with this quiz! Explore general and special ethics, examine the science behind moral behavior, and delve into the concepts of morality and moral distinctions. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the principles that guide human actions and determine what is right or wrong.

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