Ethics vs Morals
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Under what circumstances can one justify breaking the law?

  • When it is necessary to follow one's moral compass
  • When the law is immoral or unethical (correct)
  • When it is convenient to do so
  • When it is necessary to avoid punishment
  • What is the primary function of a legal system, according to many writers?

  • To maintain social order
  • To enforce a society's moral and ethical consensus (correct)
  • To protect individual freedoms
  • To promote social justice
  • What is the main difference between laws and ethics?

  • Laws are implicit, while ethics are explicit
  • Laws are enforced by the government, while ethics are enforced by social norms (correct)
  • Laws are universal, while ethics are relative
  • Laws are moral, while ethics are legal
  • What is the goal of civic education?

    <p>To make individuals responsible and efficient members of their community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an unethical action that may not be illegal?

    <p>Telling a white lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an immoral law?

    <p>A law allowing slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are ethical and moral standards often expressed?

    <p>Implicitly in social norms and cultural values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of violating ethical or moral standards?

    <p>Social disapproval or condemnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between ethics and laws?

    <p>Ethics and laws can be in conflict or in harmony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of expressing, teaching, and inculcating ethics and morals?

    <p>To make individuals responsible and efficient members of their community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethical Questions

    • Ethical questions are concerned with what one ought to do, not what one would do.
    • Judgments about these decisions are expressed with words like right, wrong, should, ought, obligation, and duty.

    Morals and Ethics

    • Morals refer to the conduct itself, while ethics refer to the study of moral conduct or the code that one follows.
    • Ethics is the philosophical study of values and what constitutes good and bad human conduct.
    • Morality refers to the degree to which an action conforms to a standard or norm of human conduct.

    Ethics vs. Morality

    • Ethics is more theoretical and general, while morality is more specific and practical.
    • Ethics establishes the standards, norms, or codes to be followed by human beings, while morality is the conformity of human behavior to the established code of conduct.

    Ethics and Decision-Making

    • Ethics is the development of reasonable standards and procedures for ethical decision-making.
    • Ethics guides one's conduct by reason, giving equal weight to the interests of each individual affected by one's conduct.

    Ethics and Law

    • Laws are norms formally approved by state, power, or national or international political bodies.
    • Ethics is not law, as some actions that are illegal may not be unethical, and some actions that are unethical may not be illegal.
    • Laws can be unethical or immoral, and civil disobedience can be justified when immoral or unethical laws exist.

    The Importance of Moral and Civic Education

    • Civic education deals with virtue traits rooted in values of respect and culture of tolerance.
    • The goal of civic education is to make individuals responsible and efficient members of their community.

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    This quiz explores the differences between ethics and morals, and how they are used in various contexts such as business and medicine. Learn about the nuances of these terms and how they are applied in real-life situations.

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