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What is the primary focus of ethics?
What is the primary focus of ethics?
Ethics examines the rational justification of our moral judgments. It helps us understand what is morally right or wrong.
In a broader sense, what does ethics reflect?
In a broader sense, what does ethics reflect?
Ethics reflects the way people relate to nature, other people, freedom, responsibility, and justice.
Which of the following are considered learning outcomes of the lesson 'Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition'?
Which of the following are considered learning outcomes of the lesson 'Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition'?
Meta-ethics explores the nature of moral truths and the meaning of ethical terms like 'good,' 'bad,' 'right,' and 'wrong.'
Meta-ethics explores the nature of moral truths and the meaning of ethical terms like 'good,' 'bad,' 'right,' and 'wrong.'
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What are some key questions addressed in meta-ethics?
What are some key questions addressed in meta-ethics?
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Cognitivism in ethics suggests that moral judgments are not 'truth bearers,' meaning they cannot be considered either true or false.
Cognitivism in ethics suggests that moral judgments are not 'truth bearers,' meaning they cannot be considered either true or false.
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Which of the following are examples of cognitive ethics?
Which of the following are examples of cognitive ethics?
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Explain the distinction between moral realism and ethical subjectivism regarding the nature of morality.
Explain the distinction between moral realism and ethical subjectivism regarding the nature of morality.
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Non-cognitivism denies that moral judgments are either true or false.
Non-cognitivism denies that moral judgments are either true or false.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: BS Civil Engineering/ BS Electronics Communication Engineering
- Semester/Academic Year: 1st Semester/2024-2025
- Module Number: 4
- Lesson Title: Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition
- Week: 11-13
- Duration: 3 hours
Ethics Lesson Description
- Ethics examines the rational justification of moral judgments
- Ethics explores what is morally right or wrong
- Ethics considers how people relate to nature, others, freedom, responsibility, and justice
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the necessity of will and moral courage
- Discuss different situations based on good and bad behaviors
Student Learning Activities
- Face-to-Face Activities: Students attend a three-hour class discussion on science, technology, and society, and the topic of historical antecedents in social considerations.
- Offline/Online Activities: Students post insights on an online discussion forum, which earns additional participation points.
Module 3: Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition
- Meta-Ethics: Studies the nature of morality, meaning, reference, and truth values of moral judgments. It explains goodness, wickedness, and how we know about them
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Basic Theories as Frameworks in Ethics:
- Meta-Ethics analyzes the nature of morality, including the meaning of moral judgments.
Cognitivism vs. Non-cognitivism
- Cognitivism: Moral judgments convey propositions (true or false). Moral realism argues moral facts exist independently of people's thoughts, whereas ethical subjectivism suggests moral judgments depend on people's beliefs.
- Non-Cognitivism: Moral judgments aren't truth bearers, dismissing moral judgments as expressions of feelings or commands.
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Explore the ethical principles that guide moral judgments in the context of civil and electronics engineering. This quiz focuses on assessing the necessity of will and moral courage, along with discussing situations based on good and bad behaviors. Engage in meaningful discussions about how ethics impacts our relationships with nature and society.
