GE 008 Ethics: Nature of Ethics

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Questions and Answers

Which aspect of moral experience predominantly concerns the communal and environmental setting?

  • Moral decision
  • The moral agent (correct)
  • Moral reasoning
  • The moral fact

In the context of moral decision-making, which element involves employing a structured approach to resolve ethical dilemmas?

  • Relying solely on personal intuition.
  • Ignoring the consequences of actions.
  • Applying a seven-step moral reasoning model. (correct)
  • Adhering strictly to community standards.

According to the course description, what is the primary focus of studying ethics in modern society?

  • Memorizing philosophical theories without application.
  • Ignoring the influence of community standards on individual morality.
  • Analyzing ethical behavior at the individual, societal, and environmental levels. (correct)
  • Understanding moral frameworks from ancient civilizations.

What does 'Morality' primarily refer to in the context of the course description?

<p>Standards of right and wrong initially derived from the community. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the practical application of the study of Ethics?

<p>Solving moral dilemmas through structured reasoning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Wonder, according to Plato, in the context of philosophy?

<p>It is the fundamental starting point for philosophical inquiry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the course aim to equip students in facing moral issues?

<p>By providing strategies to analyze and resolve moral dilemmas using moral frameworks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the relationship between philosophy and wonder?

<p>Philosophy begins in wonder, sparking inquiry and investigation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy deals with the study of knowledge?

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

How does the course structure its content?

<p>Analyzing moral experiences through agent, act, and context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of examining ethics in education?

<p>To encourage critical thinking about moral issues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In philosophy, what distinguishes 'wonder' from 'puzzlement' as the beginning of philosophical thought?

<p>Puzzlement seeks a specific answer, while wonder is open-ended. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do moral frameworks assist students in decision-making, according to the course description?

<p>They offer flexible guidelines for ethical analysis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area does 'Rational Psychology' fall under in the divisions of philosophy?

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

Which of the following reflects the practical classification of knowledge?

<p>Ethics/Monastics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy explores questions related to being and existence?

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

What does the term 'Theodicy' refer to within the scope of philosophical studies?

<p>The philosophical study of God. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within the context of the divisions of philosophy, what is a key characteristic of 'speculative' knowledge?

<p>It is pursued for its own sake, aiming at understanding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'practical' philosophy from 'speculative' philosophy?

<p>Practical philosophy aims to inform action and conduct, while speculative philosophy seeks understanding for its own sake. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to acknowledge your references/sources?

<p>To avoid plagiarism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ethics

Deals with principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person and their interactions.

Morality

Standards of right and wrong initially learned from the community.

LO 1

To demonstrate knowledge in the different theories and principles of ethics.

LO 2

To be able to demonstrate higher critical thinking skills on the different moral experiences and on solving moral dilemmas

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LO 3

To apply the basic principles of ethics and morality in different situations.

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Ethics as philosophy

A branch of philosophy

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Philosophical Wonder

Intellectual impulse

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Philosophy

Begins in wonder

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Speculative

Knowledge for its own sake

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Practical

Knowledge for the sake of operation of conduct

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Real

Related to matter

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Rational

Logic and Math used to be here

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ΜΕΤΑPHYSICAL

Beyond

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Metaphysics

Study of being

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Monastics

Refers to ethics of monastic life

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Study Notes

  • Located in Alkalde Jose St., Kapasigan, Pasig City
  • Facilitator is Henry O. Aspera
  • GE (General Education) 008 covers Ethics
  • The course is designated as Week 1: Nature of Ethics

Course Overview

  • Ethics involves principles of ethical behavior in modern society
  • Focuses on the person, society, and environment interaction
  • Uses shared resources, in accordance with CMO 20 series of 2013.
  • Morality is the standards of right and wrong originally picked up from a community
  • Students will learn to make moral decisions utilizing moral frameworks
  • Students will apply a seven-step moral reasoning model to solve dilemmas
  • The course is structured around three main elements of moral experience: the agent

Course Learning Objectives

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of ethics theories and principles
  • Students will also show higher critical thinking skills on moral experiences
  • Students will also show skills in solving moral dilemmas
  • Students will apply ethics and morality basics

Course Outline

  • Divided into: Ethics as Philosophy and Branches of Ethics

Ethics as Philosophy

  • Plato believed wonder is a primitive intellectual impulse
  • Aristotle stated that philosophy begins in wonder

Division of Philosophy

  • Can be divided into speculative and practical divisions
  • Speculative division is knowledge for its own sake
  • Practical division is knowledge for conduct of operation

Speculative Knowledge

  • Divided into real, rational and metaphysical aspects
  • Includes Rational Psychology and Cosmology
  • Mathematics and Logic falls under the rational category
  • Explores Metaphysics (BEING), Epistemology, Theodicy, and Ontology

Practical Knowledge

  • Covers Ethics/Monastics, Logic, Economics, Politics as well as Aesthetics
  • It also covers Social Philosophy and Philosophy of Man

Preliminary Post Activity

  • Requires short definitions of the different divisions of philosophy
  • Includes Cosmology, Theodicy and Rational Psychology
  • Includes Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ontology, as well as Logic and Economics
  • Includes Ethics/Monastics, Politics, Aesthetics
  • Includes Philosophy of Man and Social Philosophy
  • Requires to acknowledge your reference or source

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