Ethics: Nature and Meaning

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What is the primary focus of ethics?

Economics

Human behavior (correct)

Aesthetics

Physics

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethics mentioned in the text?

Loyalty

Truthfulness

Deception (correct)

Integrity

What distinguishes ethics from morality?

Daily habits

Customs and habits (correct)

Geographical boundaries

Individual character

Which Greek philosophers are mentioned as well-known figures in the history of ethics?

Plato and Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What does ethics refer to according to the text?

Evaluation of moral values, principles, standards of conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does morality primarily extend to?

Customs Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and sociology?

Ethics provides the underlying principles for society. Signup and view all the answers

How does proper observance of moral laws impact human relations in a society?

It ensures proper order in human interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society does sociology primarily focus on?

Human behavior and relationships Signup and view all the answers

Why is ethics considered fundamental to the functioning of society?

Ethics provides the guidelines for moral behavior and societal order. Signup and view all the answers

How do human relations in a society benefit from ethics?

They are based on proper order derived from the observance of moral laws. Signup and view all the answers

What does psychology primarily focus on compared to ethics?

The 'why' of human behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why is thinking considered essential in the context of ethics?

To ensure right living Signup and view all the answers

Which science deals with topics such as wage, labor, and distribution of wealth?

Economics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ethics when considering human behavior?

Determining moral obligations Signup and view all the answers

Why are justice and charity mentioned in the context of economics?

To highlight moral principles underlying economic relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and logic according to the text?

They both aim at rectitude in different ways Signup and view all the answers

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