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What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?
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?
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?
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?
Which individual exhibits moral inconsistency according to the given context?
What is the meaning of 'morality'?
What is the meaning of 'morality'?
What is the main focus of 'Ethics'?
What is the main focus of 'Ethics'?
According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
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 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 if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?
What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?
What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?
What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?
What is the origin of the word 'Ethics'?
Which term refers to standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?
Which term refers to standards of conduct based on moral duties and virtues?
What does moral relativism propose?
What does moral relativism propose?
According to the text, what does Morality come from?
According to the text, what does Morality come from?
What is the focus of Ethics according to the text?
What is the focus of Ethics according to the text?
According to the Self Interest Theory, what is the main argument for human selfishness?
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?
In the context of Kant’s Approach to Ethics, what does the 'veil of ignorance' refer to?
What does Utilitarianism aim to maximize?
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?
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?
'What if everyone did that?' is a key consideration in which ethical theory?
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