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What is the nature of ethics?
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?
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.
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?
What are ethics based on?
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Is ethics descriptive or evaluative, and why?
Is ethics descriptive or evaluative, and why?
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Explain the nature of ethics and how it differs from exact sciences like physics and chemistry.
Explain the nature of ethics and how it differs from exact sciences like physics and chemistry.
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What is the definition of normative science?
What is the definition of normative science?
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How are ethics based on the norms of society?
How are ethics based on the norms of society?
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Explain the role of ethics in guiding individuals and society to live a good life.
Explain the role of ethics in guiding individuals and society to live a good life.
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What distinguishes ethics as a field of social science from other sciences?
What distinguishes ethics as a field of social science from other sciences?
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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
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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.