Etymology of Ethics and Morality
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What does the term 'ethics' primarily concern?

  • Norms guiding moral agents
  • Social rules governing conduct
  • Evolutionary perspective on behavior
  • Individual character and good person (correct)

    • How is morality described descriptively?

  • As a guide to behavior for individuals
  • As a framework for human survival
  • As a code of conduct for rational persons
  • As societal rules accepted by members (correct)

    • What is the purpose of morality according to the text?

  • To dictate daily choices with no flexibility
  • To provide a framework for optimum human survival (correct)
  • To impose absolute rules on human behavior
  • To ensure short-term gains for individuals

    • What is the nature of moral talk based on the text?

    <p>It is evaluative and normative, guiding actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should establish the code of conduct in normative morality?

    <p>All rational persons under specified conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of morality does the term 'right and wrong' primarily relate to?

    <p>Long-term human survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of morality according to the text?

    <p>To ensure fair play and harmony between individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do many people believe the concepts of right, wrong, and fairness are inherent?

    <p>In our conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does true freedom imply according to the text?

    <p>Being oriented towards goodness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between morality and daily choices according to the text?

    <p>Daily choices are guided by our conscience influenced by morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the standard of morality?

    <p>Absolute and unchanging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does freedom involve?

    <p>The power of self-chosen action oriented towards goodness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Human Acts and Acts of Man?

    <p>Human Acts are performed with conscious knowledge and will control, while Acts of Man are instinctive and involuntary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Moral Actions from Immoral Actions?

    <p>Moral Actions conform to moral norms and are permissible, while Immoral Actions go against moral norms and are impermissible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Natural Law according to the text?

    <p>Natural Law is a moral obligation arising from human nature, guiding individuals towards their end-goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Amoral Actions differ from Moral and Immoral Actions?

    <p>Amoral Actions are neutral in terms of morality, while Moral and Immoral Actions have clear moral stances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines Normal of Morality?

    <p>Normal of Morality signifies the rightfulness or wrongfulness of an action based on moral standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Eternal Law from Natural Law?

    <p>Eternal Law reveals the will of God, while Natural Law compels individuals based on human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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