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What is the focus of deontology, according to Immanuel Kant?

The social and cultural context of individual actions
The emotional impact of individual actions
Universal moral laws that can be applied in all situations (correct)
The consequences of individual actions

Why is ethics considered part of the identity of individual members in many groups?

Because it fosters close human relationships (correct)
Because it reflects reciprocal moral behavior
Because it is an object of social scientific study
Because it is a social science

How did Kant believe humans can understand universal moral laws?

By considering the social and cultural context
By focusing on the consequences of individual actions
By applying reasoning and understanding (correct)
Through personal emotions and intuition

What is the major concern of ethics in practical decision making?

The nature of ultimate value (C) Signup and view all the answers

In earlier usage, what did the term 'ethics' refer to?

The field of study that has morality as its subject matter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'ethics' used to refer to?

A system or code of moral rules (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are ethics and morality different?

Ethics refers to moral codes or value systems, while morality refers to the study of moral right and wrong (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ethics' now refer to in many contexts?

Particular moral codes or value systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'morality' usually involve?

A systematic set of beliefs held in common by a group (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the term 'ethics'?

The study of moral right and wrong (C) Signup and view all the answers