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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should establish the code of conduct in normative morality?

<p>All rational persons under specified conditions (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does true freedom imply according to the text?

<p>Being oriented towards goodness (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the standard of morality?

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

What does freedom involve?

<p>The power of self-chosen action oriented towards goodness (C)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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