Ethics Fundamentals
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What is the primary concern of ethics?

  • Answering questions about how to live (correct)
  • Determining moral standards
  • Developing a particular philosophy
  • Exploring moral ambiguity
  • What is morality?

  • A set of right answers to moral questions
  • A branch of philosophy
  • A set of principles guiding how to live
  • A body of standards derived from a particular culture or philosophy (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of ethics?

  • Requiring moral courage (correct)
  • Presenting only one right answer
  • Providing clear and absolute answers
  • Avoiding moral ambiguity
  • What does ethics not do?

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    What is a key aspect of making ethical choices?

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    Ethics and Morality

    • Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with questions of morality.
    • Morality refers to a set of standards or principles derived from a particular philosophy, religion, or culture.
    • Ethics is concerned with the fundamental question of how one should live their life.

    Characteristics of Ethics

    • Ethics does not provide definitive or absolute right answers.
    • There may be multiple right answers or a "least bad" option in a given situation.
    • Ethics involves making choices amidst moral ambiguity and uncertainty.
    • Ethics requires moral courage, which is the ability to make difficult choices despite potential challenges or consequences.

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    Explore the basics of ethics, a branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and standards. Learn how ethics helps us make choices amidst moral ambiguity and requires moral courage.

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