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What is the root word of 'Morality'?
What is the root word of 'Morality'?
- Ethos
- Mores (correct)
- Philosophy
- Ethics
In the context of ethics, what does 'prescriptivity' refer to?
In the context of ethics, what does 'prescriptivity' refer to?
- Dependence on arbitrary authority for moral standards
- Being neutral and unbiased
- The action guiding nature of morality (correct)
- Making moral standards achievable for all
What does 'autonomous from arbitrary authority' mean in terms of morality?
What does 'autonomous from arbitrary authority' mean in terms of morality?
- Morality should be independent and not dictated by individuals in a community (correct)
- Morality should be based on personal whims
- Morality should conform to what the majority decides
- Morality should align with the laws of the land
Which characteristic of moral acts emphasizes that actions should be based on ethical principles?
Which characteristic of moral acts emphasizes that actions should be based on ethical principles?
What is the implication of saying 'Ethics focuses on general principles in determining what's right or wrong'?
What is the implication of saying 'Ethics focuses on general principles in determining what's right or wrong'?
What does 'publicity' in the context of morality suggest?
What does 'publicity' in the context of morality suggest?
'Voluntariness' in relation to human acts is most closely related to:
'Voluntariness' in relation to human acts is most closely related to:
'Perfect Volunteerism' is characterized by:
'Perfect Volunteerism' is characterized by:
What is the difference between ethics and morality?
What is the difference between ethics and morality?
Which characteristic of moral acts emphasizes the need for actions to be based on ethical principles?
Which characteristic of moral acts emphasizes the need for actions to be based on ethical principles?
What does 'overridingness' refer to in the context of moral acts?
What does 'overridingness' refer to in the context of moral acts?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'autonomous from arbitrary authority'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'autonomous from arbitrary authority'?
'Prescriptivity' in the context of morality emphasizes:
'Prescriptivity' in the context of morality emphasizes:
What is the significance of 'voluntariness' in relation to human acts?
What is the significance of 'voluntariness' in relation to human acts?
'Conditional Volunteerism' refers to a situation where:
'Conditional Volunteerism' refers to a situation where:
'Simple Volunteerism' involves doing or not doing an act because:
'Simple Volunteerism' involves doing or not doing an act because:
'Perfect Volunteerism' in moral acts implies:
'Perfect Volunteerism' in moral acts implies:
'Imperfect Volunteerism' is characterized by:
'Imperfect Volunteerism' is characterized by:
'Amoral' acts are characterized by being:
'Amoral' acts are characterized by being:
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Morality and Ethics
- The root word of 'Morality' is not specified in the given text.
Prescriptivity
- In the context of ethics, 'prescriptivity' refers to the idea that moral rules or principles are universal and should be followed.
Autonomy and Authority
- 'Autonomous from arbitrary authority' means that moral principles should be free from the influence of unjust or unreasonable authority.
Characteristics of Moral Acts
- One characteristic of moral acts emphasizes that actions should be based on ethical principles.
- Another characteristic is 'overridingness', which means that moral principles should take priority over other considerations.
Ethics and Morality
- The implication of saying 'Ethics focuses on general principles in determining what's right or wrong' is that ethics provides a framework for making moral decisions.
- The difference between ethics and morality is not explicitly stated in the given text, but ethics can be seen as a more general framework for moral decision-making, while morality refers to the specific principles and values that guide behavior.
Voluntariness
- 'Voluntariness' in relation to human acts is most closely related to the idea of autonomy and free will.
- 'Perfect Volunteerism' is characterized by a complete lack of coercion or external influence.
- 'Conditional Volunteerism' refers to a situation where an act is performed or not performed based on certain conditions or circumstances.
- 'Simple Volunteerism' involves doing or not doing an act because of personal desire or preference.
- 'Imperfect Volunteerism' is characterized by some degree of external influence or coercion.
Amoral Acts
- 'Amoral' acts are characterized by being lacking in moral principles or values.
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