5 Questions
Which term refers to the study of the morality of human acts?
Ethics
What are the elements of human acts?
Knowingly, deliberately, freely
What does the term 'amoral' mean?
Neither good nor bad
What is the difference between general ethics and special ethics?
General ethics is the study of morality, special ethics is the application of morality
What does the term 'morality' refer to?
The quality that makes an act good or bad
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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