Module I 7 Lesson 2: The Essence and Purpose of Law Origins of Law

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What is the main difference between ethics and morality?

Ethics focuses on intrinsic value, while morality focuses on results

Ethics focuses on results, while morality focuses on intrinsic value (correct)

Ethics is concerned with animals, while morality is concerned with humans

Ethics is individual, while morality is societal

According to Lesson 3, what are the 10 values essential to the ethical life?

Integrity, promise-keeping, accountability

Caring for others, pursuit of excellence, honesty (correct)

Responsible citizenship, fairness, fidelity

Respect for others, accountability, honesty

Why is ethics of particular concern to humans according to the text?

Because ethics is tied to emotions

Because humans are rational and capable of learning (correct)

Because humans are not sociable beings

Because animals are not ethical beings

Who is known as the apostle of deontological ethics?

Immanuel Kant Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory focuses on the results that actions produce?

Teleological theory Signup and view all the answers

What does Immanuel Kant refer to as the 'Categorical Imperative'?

"It is the duty of man to do the right thing always" Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main subgroups within the teleological group?

Ethical utilitarian, ethical egoists, ethical pragmatics Signup and view all the answers

'Teleological' theories focus on _______________ .

'the end goal or purpose of an action' Signup and view all the answers

'Deontological' theories focus on _______________ .

'following moral rules and duties' Signup and view all the answers

'Ethical utilitarianism' falls under which broad division of ethical theories?

'Teleological' Signup and view all the answers

Module I 7 Lesson 2: The Essence and Purpose of Law Origins of Law

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What is the main difference between ethics and morality?

According to Lesson 3, what are the 10 values essential to the ethical life?

Why is ethics of particular concern to humans according to the text?

Who is known as the apostle of deontological ethics?

Which ethical theory focuses on the results that actions produce?

What does Immanuel Kant refer to as the 'Categorical Imperative'?

What are the three main subgroups within the teleological group?

'Teleological' theories focus on _______________ .

'Deontological' theories focus on _______________ .

'Ethical utilitarianism' falls under which broad division of ethical theories?

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