10 Questions
What is the nature of ethics?
The nature of ethics is normative, guiding how to live a good life by individual and society.
How is ethics different from physics and chemistry?
Ethics is not an exact science like physics and chemistry. It is normative in nature.
Define normative science based on the text.
Normative science is defined as 'information that is developed, presented or interpreted based on an assumed, usually unstated, preference for a particular policy choice.'
What are ethics based on?
Ethics are based on the norms of society, determining right or wrong based on the standards of society.
Is ethics descriptive or evaluative, and why?
Ethics is evaluative, not descriptive. It focuses on what should be rather than what is.
Explain the nature of ethics and how it differs from exact sciences like physics and chemistry.
Ethics is a normative science, meaning it is developed based on assumed preferences for a particular policy choice. It is evaluative in nature, focusing on what should be rather than what is. This differs from exact sciences like physics and chemistry, which are descriptive and focus on what is.
What is the definition of normative science?
Normative science is defined as 'information that is developed, presented or interpreted based on an assumed, usually unstated, preference for a particular policy choice.'
How are ethics based on the norms of society?
Ethics determine right or wrong based on the standards of society and provide norms for the society to follow. They guide how to judge people based on these standards.
Explain the role of ethics in guiding individuals and society to live a good life.
Ethics guide both individuals and society in determining right and wrong based on societal standards. They provide norms for behavior and help in evaluating moral behavior.
What distinguishes ethics as a field of social science from other sciences?
Ethics is a field of social science that studies the moral behavior of individuals and society, focusing on evaluative rather than descriptive principles.
Study Notes
Introduction to Ethics
- Ethics is the science of morals in human conduct
- It is a system of moral principles or values that govern behavior
- It deals with proper and improper actions of human beings
Dimensions of Ethics
- Moral bases of what is good and bad
- Determines the rights and responsibilities of individuals, organizations, etc.
Roger's Case Study
- Good qualities:
- Honest in his work
- Reaches office on time
- Good at his work
- Cares about his colleagues and helps them
- Bad qualities:
- Takes drugs
- Is an alcoholic
- Always short of cash and keeps asking for money (although he returns it on time)
The Concept of Values
- Important to understand ethics and its principles
Theories of Ethics
- Not specified in the text, but will be covered in the chapter
Nature of Ethics
- Origin and source of Ethics and Values will be discussed in the chapter
Test your knowledge about ethics principles and theories with this quiz. Learn about the concept of values, the nature and origin of ethics, and different ethical theories.
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