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What characterizes the difference between ethics and morals?
What characterizes the difference between ethics and morals?
- Morals are more flexible and can change based on environment.
- Ethics is based solely on personal beliefs.
- Ethics involves external rules, while morals relate to personal principles. (correct)
- Both ethics and morals are governed by the same set of rules.
Which of the following is a key component of an ethical system?
Which of the following is a key component of an ethical system?
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
- Economic conditions
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary focus of morality?
What is the primary focus of morality?
- Determining personal success.
- Assessing right and wrong conduct. (correct)
- Establishing norms for society.
- Forming ethical theories.
Which term is associated with ethical decisions being oriented towards moral truth?
Which term is associated with ethical decisions being oriented towards moral truth?
How does ethical theory function within a worldview?
How does ethical theory function within a worldview?
What is an example of applied ethical theory?
What is an example of applied ethical theory?
Which statement best describes the nature of a good society according to moral philosophy?
Which statement best describes the nature of a good society according to moral philosophy?
Which of the following concepts is closely associated with ethical decision-making?
Which of the following concepts is closely associated with ethical decision-making?
Flashcards
Ethics
Ethics
Making decisions about moral issues, establishing norms to determine right and wrong behaviour. It's a system of moral principles and rules of conduct.
Morality
Morality
Concerned with questions of right and wrong, the ability to distinguish between them and the justification of that distinction. It also explores what makes a good person, actions, life, and society.
Ethical System
Ethical System
Comes from our influences like religion, politics, money/economics, and social relationships. They help us decide what's right and wrong in everyday situations.
Ethical Theory
Ethical Theory
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Worldview
Worldview
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Right vs. Correct
Right vs. Correct
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Applied Ethics
Applied Ethics
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Ethical Decision-Making
Ethical Decision-Making
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Study Notes
Ethical Foundations
- Ethics is about making decisions concerning moral issues, defining right and wrong behavior.
- A person's ethical system consists of moral principles and rules of conduct.
What is Morality?
- Morality focuses on questions of right and wrong, differentiating between the two and justifying those distinctions.
- Related questions include: defining a good person, identifying praiseworthy actions, characterizing a good life, and outlining a good society.
Ethics as a Discipline
- Ethics helps improve how we make everyday ethical decisions.
- "Correct" relates to factual truth, while "right" concerns moral truth.
- Ethics connects with other fields of study, like medicine, needing relevant facts for correct ethical assessments.
- A crucial component of ethics is how we transition from information to ethical decisions.
Words Associated With Ethics
- Key terms in ethics include "ought," "prescriptive," and "should."
Ethical Theory
- Ethical theory guides and evaluates our actions and the actions of others.
- It encompasses social imagery and beliefs about how the world works, sometimes conflicting with worldviews.
- Examples of worldviews include Christian, humanist, and Marxist perspectives.
Applied Ethics
- Specific areas of applied ethics include euthanasia, abortion, capital punishment, and homosexuality.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of ethics, including morality, decision-making in moral contexts, and the key terms associated with ethical theory. This quiz delves into how ethical principles guide actions and how they relate to other disciplines. Test your understanding of what defines right and wrong behavior.
