12 Questions
What is a code of ethics?
A set of universally recognized ethical guidelines
Are ethics and morality synonymous terms?
No, they have different meanings
What distinguishes Human Acts from Acts of Human?
Human Acts require conscious decision-making, Acts of Human occur naturally
Which of the following would be considered an Act of Human?
Perspiration
Based on the provided text, what is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?
Greek word meaning 'customs'
What do Human Acts require according to the text?
Making choices and using conscience
What was the school board's policy regarding students' choice of utensils for eating?
Students could eat with any utensils of their choice.
Are the behaviors of a six-year-old girl considered Human Acts or Acts of Human?
Human Acts
Why did Luc revert to the spoon-feeding method according to the text?
To save time.
What was the response of the protestors outside the Canadian Embassy regarding the eating method?
They requested respect for cultural diversity in eating habits.
In the context of the text, what did Luc feel happened when he ate a certain way?
He felt separated from his lunchmates.
'Ethics' is most closely related to which term in the provided text?
'Manners'
Study Notes
Ethics Introduction
- The term "ethics" originates from the Greek word "ethos," meaning "customs," "usage," or "characteristics."
- Ethics is a branch of philosophy that investigates and questions human actions to determine their moral grounds.
Etiquette vs. Ethics
- Etiquette refers to socially accepted norms of behavior, such as table manners.
- Ethics is a more fundamental concept that deals with moral principles and values.
Definition of Ethics
- Ethics is a philosophical enterprise that examines the nature of human actions and their moral implications.
- A code of ethics is a set of universally recognized guidelines that define moral behavior.
- Ethics studies morality and the moral life of individuals.
Human Acts vs. Acts of Human
- Acts of Human: natural processes that occur without conscious decision-making, such as breathing, heartbeat, perspiration, and hair growth.
- Human Acts: actions that require conscious decision-making, responsibility, and conscience, such as telling the truth, giving to charity, and returning a lost item.
- Human Acts can be right or wrong, whereas Acts of Human are neither right nor wrong.
Application to Real-Life Scenario
- The incident of a student eating with a spoon and fork at the same time is an example of etiquette, not ethics.
- The student's actions were a personal choice, but not a moral dilemma.
Test your understanding of ethics and etiquette by analyzing a news article. Determine whether the actions described align with ethical principles or simply etiquettes. Explore the subtle differences between behaving ethically and following social norms.
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