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What does morality pertain to?
What does morality pertain to?
The standards of right and wrong that an individual picks up from the community.
What does the course teach students to do?
What does the course teach students to do?
Make moral decisions using dominant moral frameworks and analyze and solve moral dilemmas.
Which of the following are topics covered in the course? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are topics covered in the course? (Select all that apply)
- History of ethics
- Nature and development of ethics (correct)
- Taxation (correct)
- Moral reasoning frameworks (correct)
The course includes mandatory topics on taxation.
The course includes mandatory topics on taxation.
The course focuses on ethical behavior at the level of the individual, society, and interaction with the ______.
The course focuses on ethical behavior at the level of the individual, society, and interaction with the ______.
Define morality.
Define morality.
What is ethical behavior?
What is ethical behavior?
What is moral decision-making?
What is moral decision-making?
What are moral frameworks?
What are moral frameworks?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Discusses ethical behavior within personal, societal, and environmental contexts.
- Emphasizes the importance of morality based on community standards of right and wrong.
Moral Decision-Making
- Teaches application of dominant moral frameworks for decision-making.
- Analyzes and resolves moral dilemmas using ethical reasoning.
Ethical Theories and Issues
- Explores various ethical and moral theories from multiple disciplines.
- Covers the nature, development, and sources of ethics and moral reasoning.
Contextual Application
- Applies ethical principles to diverse issues and real-life scenarios.
- Focus on understanding local moral sensibilities for informed choices.
Taxation Topic
- Includes a mandatory discussion on the ethics of taxation.
- Examines ethical implications and responsibilities associated with taxation policies.
Key Ethical Terms
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Ethical Behavior
- Involves actions aligned with societal moral principles.
- Reflects standards of right and wrong within a community.
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Morality
- Represents a collection of principles that dictate right conduct.
- Shapes individual choices and behaviors based on societal expectations.
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Moral Decision-Making
- Involves assessing ethical dilemmas to determine the best course of action.
- Relies on personal moral principles and values to make choices.
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Moral Frameworks
- Established systems that inform moral reasoning; examples include:
- Utilitarianism: Focuses on outcomes and maximizing overall happiness.
- Deontology: Centers on the adherence to rules and duties regardless of the consequences.
- Virtue Ethics: Emphasizes the importance of character and virtuous behavior in moral assessment.
- Established systems that inform moral reasoning; examples include:
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