Introduction to Ethics Dr. Syed Nizar Lecture 1 Quiz

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What is the main focus of the reading materials?

The role of emotion in morality

Different cultural views on organ donation

An introduction to ethics (correct)

The importance of being moral

Which genetic condition did Sara Islam suffer from?

Genetic brain disorders

Tuberous sclerosis (correct)

Cancer-causing genetic mutations

Non-cancerous brain tumors

What is one of the main reasons given in the lecture for studying ethics?

To explore legal perspectives on morality

To investigate the role of emotions in decision-making

To determine why humans should be moral (correct)

To understand cultural diversity

Which book is part of the basic reading list for the course?

Mackinnon & Fiala(2014), Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, London: Cengage Learning.pp. 1 - 13 Signup and view all the answers

From the lecture outline, how many different points of view are explored regarding organ donation?

2 - Cultural and religious points of view Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'ethics'?

Derived from the Greek word 'ethos' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying ethics?

To find rational and coherent solutions to moral problems Signup and view all the answers

What does the Latin word 'mos/moris' translate to?

Manners, customs or practices Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ancient Greek philosophers become interested in the question of 'ethos'?

To fashion their 'ethos' for success Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of ethics according to the text?

Systematizing concepts of right and wrong conduct Signup and view all the answers

How did the Romans translate the Greek word 'ethos'?

'Manners, customs or practices' Signup and view all the answers

Which term is more associated with professional codes of conduct?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

How does William Lillie define ethics in the provided text?

As a normative science of human conduct Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ethics from morals in the philosophical context?

Ethics is theory-based, while morals are practice-based Signup and view all the answers

From the text, what does morality primarily refer to?

Individual conduct in personal lives Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between ethics and morality?

Ethics focuses on theory, while morality emphasizes practice Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why is ethics considered a normative science?

Because it determines rightness or wrongness of actions Signup and view all the answers

What does ethics as a normative science prescribe?

Rules for human activities Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ethics focuses on understanding the nature of ethical properties, statements, attitudes, and judgments?

Meta-ethics Signup and view all the answers

What kind of theories belong to the category of non-cognitivist theories in meta-ethics?

Emotivism and prescriptivism Signup and view all the answers

In ethics, what are the two important concepts discussed?

Right and Wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of voluntary actions according to the text?

Conscious process of volitional actions Signup and view all the answers

'Meta-ethics' came to prominence with which work by G.E. Moore?

'Principia Ethica' from 1903 Signup and view all the answers

What does business ethics primarily focus on?

Job discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a controversial issue of sexual morality mentioned in the text?

Prostitution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of normative ethics?

Developing rules governing human conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a normative principle mentioned in the text?

The Golden Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of environmental ethics as per the text?

Pollution control Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a social morality issue according to the text?

Gun control Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Ethics by Dr. Syed Nizar covers the basics of ethics and provides reading materials including Mackinnon & Fiala (2014) and Blackburn (2001).
The lecture outlines the importance of studying ethics, defining ethics, and exploring the role of emotions in morality.
Examples like organ donation, capital punishment, killing animals, self-defense, termination of pregnancy, and euthanasia are used to demonstrate the complexity of ethical questions.
The nature of ethics is rooted in the Greek word "ethica" and involves systematizing concepts of right and wrong conduct for a good life.
Ethics is defined as a general theory of conduct that examines human actions in terms of their rightness or wrongness, tendency to good or evil.
Ethics and morality are distinguished where ethics is more theoretical (theory of right action) while morality focuses on individual conduct in personal lives.
Meta-ethics delves into understanding ethical properties and judgments, while applied ethics covers areas like business ethics, environmental ethics, sexual morality, and social morality.
Normative ethics aims to establish moral standards for regulating right and wrong conduct, with examples like the Golden Rule serving as normative principles.

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Test your knowledge on the basics of ethics with this quiz based on the lecture 'Introducing Ethics' by Dr. Syed Nizar. Explore key concepts such as the definition of ethics, the role of emotion in morality, reasons for studying ethics, and consequences of being immoral.