Introduction to Ethics
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Ethics is derived from the Greek word ______, which means custom.

Ethos

The material object of Ethics is ______ act or human conduct.

Human

General Ethics deals with the general principles of ______ or bad.

right

Special Ethics refers to the application of general principles of good or bad to a specific ______.

<p>field</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under Social Ethics, one of the types of ethical focus is ______ society.

<p>international</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only Ethics studies the morality of the human act by means of human ______ alone.

<p>reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

By providing rules of human conduct, Ethics enables men to live together in ______.

<p>harmony</p> Signup and view all the answers

A norm is understood as a rule, standard or measure that judges human acts as right or ______.

<p>wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

The societal norm has something to do with the need for group ______ and strengthening community bonds.

<p>cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

The aesthetic norm refers to a typical perceptual appreciation of something ______ and criticism of something ugly.

<p>beautiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Ethics

  • Originates from the Greek word "Ethos," meaning custom, encompassing shared human behavior across times and cultures.
  • Closely tied to the Latin term "MORIS," which also signifies custom.
  • Ethics and Moral Philosophy are synonymous, concerned with the morality of human actions.

Characteristics of Ethics

  • Science: Represents a systematic body of knowledge with organized explanations.
  • Practical: Offers principles and rules that guide actions and conduct.
  • Philosophical: Explains concepts through human reason and its fundamental principles.

Objects of Ethics

  • Material Object: Focuses on Human Acts or Conduct.
  • Formal Object: Concentrates on human reason, determining moral rectitude (good/bad and right/wrong).

Divisions of Ethics

  • General Ethics: Addresses overarching principles of right and wrong.
  • Special/Applied Ethics: Implements general ethical principles in specific contexts, subdivided into:
    • Individual Ethics
    • Social Ethics, which includes:
      • Family ethics
      • State ethics
      • Church ethics
      • International societal ethics
      • Professional ethics

Importance of Ethics

  • Examines human morality using solely human reason.
  • Guides rational behavior by delineating rules of conduct.
  • Promotes harmonious coexistence, aiding societal relationships.
  • Aligns with Christian moral principles and supports Catholic doctrinal truths.

Norms in Ethics

  • Norm: A standard or measure assessing human actions as right or wrong.
  • Types of Norms:
    • Technical Norms: Guide techniques for survival within a community.
    • Societal Norms: Support group cohesion and community bonds, including social standards (e.g., dress codes).
    • Aesthetic Norms: Relate to perceptions of beauty and aesthetics across various senses.
    • Ethical and Moral Norms: Represent ideal visions of humanity, serving as ultimate goals for moral assessment, often referred to as "NON-NEGOTIABLES."

Characteristics of Moral Principles

  • Reasonability: Judgments are based on sound reasoning, resisting emotional influence.
  • Impartiality: Rules apply universally, irrespective of personal status or circumstances.
  • Prescriptivity: Moral principles provide actionable guidance.
  • Overridingness: Moral standards take precedence over other valuations.
  • Autonomy: Moral rules exist independently of majority opinion or arbitrary authority.

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This quiz explores the foundational concepts of ethics, focusing on its etymology and the relationship between ethics and morality. Understand how the terms derived from Greek and Latin reflect customs that shape human behavior across different cultures and times. Delve into the philosophical implications of ethics as a science of morality.

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