Exploring Ethics
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What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

  • It comes from the Sanskrit word 'ethika'
  • It comes from the Arabic word 'ethiqa'
  • It comes from the Latin word 'ethicus'
  • It comes from the Greek word 'ethos' (correct)

    • What did Aristotle originally mean by 'ethos'?

  • A man's social status
  • A man's character or personality (correct)
  • A man's intelligence or knowledge
  • A man's physical appearance

    • What does the word 'ethos' refer to today?

  • The language and communication style of a person, organization, or society
  • The religious beliefs of a person, organization, or society
  • The physical characteristics of a person, organization, or society
  • The practices or values that distinguish one person, organization, or society from others (correct)

    • What is the simplest definition of 'ethics' according to the text?

    <p>Ethics is a system of ethical principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethics care about according to the text?

    <p>What is good for people and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the origin of the word 'ethics'?

    <p>It comes from the Greek word 'ethos', meaning 'custom' or 'character'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle originally mean by 'ethos'?

    <p>A man's character or personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ethics in settling issues and leading lives?

    <p>Ethics influences how people settle an issue and lead their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethics care about?

    <p>What is good for people and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethos refer to today?

    <p>The practices or values that distinguish one person, organization, or society from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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