Ethics and Values Quiz

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.