9 Questions
What branch of philosophy studies morality?
Ethics
Which term refers to rules that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations?
Fashion Standards
What characteristic do moral standards have according to the text?
Associated with special emotions and vocabulary
In a moral dilemma, what does a person face?
Tough choice between desirable and undesirable options
What distinguishes moral standards from non-moral standards?
Involvement of serious wrongs or significant benefits
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a moral dilemma?
The agent cannot perform all of the actions
Which level of moral dilemma refers to cases encountered and resolved by social organizations?
Organizational
Which philosopher is cited in the text as holding that moral judgments must be backed by sound reasoning and impartial consideration?
James Rachels
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the role of reason in moral decision-making?
Reason should guide and evaluate our feelings and intuitions about moral cases
Test your knowledge on ethics, morality, moral standards, and non-moral standards in philosophy. Explore the concepts of right and wrong behavior, moral values, and principles.
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