Ethics vs Morality: Understanding the Differences

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What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?

Derived from 'principles of right and wrong'

Greek word 'ta ethickas' (correct)

Latin word 'moralitas'

Translating the search for the good in everyday conduct

Which term refers to the standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?

Moral consistency

Moral relativism

Ethics (correct)

Morality

What does moral relativism propose?

Moral values are fixed and unchangeable

Values are determined by the society we grow up in (correct)

Cultural customs have no impact on moral values

There are universal values that apply to all societies

Which individual exhibits moral inconsistency according to the given context?

A socialist who educates his children at a private school Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'morality'?

Having to do with the customs, manners, and habits shaping human life Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Ethics'?

Good character and human tendencies Signup and view all the answers

According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?

Evolutionary argument – humans are naturally selfish, programmed to survive. Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory is based on the idea of seeking the greatest happiness of the greatest number?

Utilitarianism Signup and view all the answers

What is Kant's view on happiness and morality?

Only a good will has ultimate moral value Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Kant's Approach to Ethics, what does the 'veil of ignorance' refer to?

Imagining the situation from both points of view Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory focuses on fulfilling obligations and considers duties and rights as two sides of the same coin?

Duty Ethics Signup and view all the answers

According to Bertrand Russell, what did he mean by 'To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness'?

Happiness is not solely dependent on fulfilling desires Signup and view all the answers

What is a special case that justifies breaking a generally accepted rule, according to Kant’s Approach to Ethics?

You should respect the highway code, but it is okay if there is an emergency situation. Signup and view all the answers

'What if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?

'Veil of ignorance' in Kant’s Approach to Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?

The greatest happiness of the greatest number Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?

From the Greek word 'ta ethickas' Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What does moral relativism propose?

Morality is shaped by customs and habits Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does Morality come from?

The Latin words 'moralitas' Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Ethics according to the text?

Setting moral standards based on virtues Signup and view all the answers

According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?

Humans always do what they want to do Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Kant’s Approach to Ethics, what does the 'veil of ignorance' refer to?

Imagining the situation from both points of view Signup and view all the answers

What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?

The greatest happiness of the greatest number Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory focuses on fulfilling obligations and considers duties and rights as two sides of the same coin?

Duty Ethics Signup and view all the answers

'What if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?

Kant’s Approach To Ethics Signup and view all the answers

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What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?

Which term refers to the standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?

What does moral relativism propose?

Which individual exhibits moral inconsistency according to the given context?

What is the meaning of 'morality'?

What is the main focus of 'Ethics'?

According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?

Which ethical theory is based on the idea of seeking the greatest happiness of the greatest number?

What is Kant's view on happiness and morality?

In the context of Kant's Approach to Ethics, what does the 'veil of ignorance' refer to?

Which ethical theory focuses on fulfilling obligations and considers duties and rights as two sides of the same coin?

According to Bertrand Russell, what did he mean by 'To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness'?

What is a special case that justifies breaking a generally accepted rule, according to Kant’s Approach to Ethics?

'What if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?

What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?

What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?

Which term refers to standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?

What does moral relativism propose?

According to the text, what does Morality come from?

What is the focus of Ethics according to the text?

According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?

In the context of Kant’s Approach to Ethics, what does the 'veil of ignorance' refer to?

What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?

Which ethical theory focuses on fulfilling obligations and considers duties and rights as two sides of the same coin?

'What if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?

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