Questions and Answers
What is the field of philosophy that explores what is right and wrong in human actions?
Ethics
What term describes the internal guide that helps individuals distinguish right from wrong?
Conscience
Which of the following are considered moral values? (Select all that apply)
What are the two things that ethical human behavior depends on?
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What does personal development involve in the context of ethics?
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What does human development encompass?
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Study Notes
Ethics Overview
- Ethics, or Moral Philosophy, investigates right and wrong in human actions and the nature of character.
- Key components of ethics include moral standards, conscience, values, and virtues.
Conscience
- Acts as an internal guide for distinguishing right from wrong.
- Serves as an innate morality sense, influencing decision-making and ethical behavior.
- Reflects personal integration of moral standards.
Moral Values
- Represent ideals such as honesty, kindness, and justice.
- Universal values guide ethical decisions and align actions with moral beliefs.
Ethical Behavior Drivers
- Ethical human behavior depends on personal development and human development.
Personal Development
- Involves internalizing values, judgments, and thoughts.
- Transitions from merely following obligations to actively choosing the best actions.
Human Development
- Encompasses personal, collective, and social growth.
- Ethical behavior varies across different levels of development.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of ethics or moral philosophy, focusing on what constitutes right and wrong in human actions. Key themes include moral standards, conscience, values, and virtues, providing insights into the nature of human behavior. Ideal for students studying ethics at ACLC College.
