Exploring Moral Norms

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What is a norm in ethics?

A subjective evaluation of human acts

A moral authority dwelling within an individual

A rule or standard for objective evaluation of human acts (correct)

A standard for judging actions as good or bad

What are the two kinds of norms in ethics, as mentioned in the text?

Subjective norm and objective norm (correct)

Moral authority and objective evaluation

Conscience and law

Intuition and pleasure

Which of the following is considered as the subjective norm of morality in ethics?

Intuition

Conscience (correct)

Pleasure

Law

What is a norm or criterion in ethics?

A rule or standard for objective evaluation of human acts Signup and view all the answers

What is conscience considered as in ethics?

A moral authority dwelling within an individual Signup and view all the answers

What does the moral criterion presuppose?

The existence of an objective moral 'standard' or norm Signup and view all the answers

What is a norm in ethics, as mentioned in the text?

An authoritative standard or model to which things of similar nature must conform Signup and view all the answers

How do we judge an act to be good, according to the text?

When the act conforms to the norm of morality Signup and view all the answers

What do we judge an act to be, when it deviates from the norm of morality?

Evil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a norm of morality, according to the text?

The norm needs to be subjective Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the norm of morality to be unchangeable?

To ensure stability in morality Signup and view all the answers

Who should the norm of morality be applicable to?

All human beings Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the norm of morality being accessible to all?

To ensure everyone knows the fundamental principles of morality Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the norm of morality is changing and fluctuating?

Morality lacks stability Signup and view all the answers

Conscience can be defined as

The subjective awareness of one's own actions Signup and view all the answers

Who described conscience as an 'inner voice' that directs one's actions?

Mahatma Gandhi Signup and view all the answers

According to Butler, conscience has two different aspects. What are they?

Imperative and authoritative Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognitive or reflective function of conscience focused on?

Discovering the goodness and badness of actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperative or authoritative aspect of conscience focused on?

Directing one from outside Signup and view all the answers

Who were the educators who established the Northwestern Academy?

Manuela Romero, Rufina Mariano, Nicolas Nicolas Signup and view all the answers

When was the operation of the Northwestern Academy interrupted?

1945-1948 Signup and view all the answers

Who became the President of Northwestern College in 1949?

Apolinario Aquino Signup and view all the answers

What new courses were opened at Northwestern College?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was purchased by Northwestern College?

A nine-hectare lot Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary focus of ethics?

Human acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the module primarily about?

Separating human actions from morality Signup and view all the answers

What does the module aim to equip you with?

Sound judgment on voluntary acts Signup and view all the answers

What are the different goals or purposes of a moral agent in performing an activity?

Discerning the ends of each human action Signup and view all the answers

What is the major focus of ethics?

Morality Signup and view all the answers