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What is a potential threat to ethics according to the text?
What is a potential threat to ethics according to the text?
- Evolutionary Theory
- Unreasonable Demands
- False Consciousness (correct)
- Determinism and Futility
Which concept undermines the idea of free will and moral responsibility?
Which concept undermines the idea of free will and moral responsibility?
- Unreasonable Demands
- Evolutionary Theory
- Determinism and Futility (correct)
- False Consciousness
What can be seen as promoting the idea that actions are morally acceptable if they benefit the individual, regardless of their impact on others?
What can be seen as promoting the idea that actions are morally acceptable if they benefit the individual, regardless of their impact on others?
- Evolutionary Theory (correct)
- Determinism and Futility
- False Consciousness
- Unreasonable Demands
Which idea implies that individuals' understanding of what is morally right or wrong can be distorted by their socioeconomic conditions?
Which idea implies that individuals' understanding of what is morally right or wrong can be distorted by their socioeconomic conditions?
What does legal ethics refer to?
What does legal ethics refer to?
What is the concept of 'Death of God' in ethical terms?
What is the concept of 'Death of God' in ethical terms?
What does relativism propose?
What does relativism propose?
What is egoism in ethical terms?
What is egoism in ethical terms?
Study Notes
Ethical Concerns
- A potential threat to ethics is determinism, which undermines the idea of free will and moral responsibility.
- Egoism promotes the idea that actions are morally acceptable if they benefit the individual, regardless of their impact on others.
Socioeconomic Influence
- The idea that individuals' understanding of what is morally right or wrong can be distorted by their socioeconomic conditions is known as moral relativism.
Legal Ethics
- Legal ethics refers to the study of moral principles and values that govern the practice of law.
Death of God
- The concept of 'Death of God' in ethical terms refers to the idea that traditional moral authorities, such as God, no longer play a role in shaping moral values and principles.
Relativism
- Relativism proposes that there is no objective moral truth, and that moral principles can vary depending on cultural, historical, or personal contexts.
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Test your knowledge of legal ethics with this quiz! Challenge yourself to understand the moral principles and standards that govern the behaviour of legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and judges. Explore the ethical responsibilities and obligations inherent in the legal profession and the practice of law.
