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Which of the following terms refers to the historically derived concept of moral virtue according to Aristotle?
Which of the following terms refers to the historically derived concept of moral virtue according to Aristotle?
- Character Traits
- Social Norms
- Moral Excellences (correct)
- Ethical Actions
At which stage do children start to understand the concept of pleasing important others like parents and teachers?
At which stage do children start to understand the concept of pleasing important others like parents and teachers?
- Stage 1
- Stage 3 (correct)
- Stage 2
- Stage 4
Kohlberg's theory of moral development consists of four distinct levels.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development consists of four distinct levels.
False (B)
Law and order thinking is the first stage of moral development.
Law and order thinking is the first stage of moral development.
What does the term 'dispositions' refer to in the context of moral character?
What does the term 'dispositions' refer to in the context of moral character?
According to Kohlberg, Stage 3 of moral development is characterized by the _____ Boy and Good Girl Attitude.
According to Kohlberg, Stage 3 of moral development is characterized by the _____ Boy and Good Girl Attitude.
What is the primary focus of Stage 5 in moral development?
What is the primary focus of Stage 5 in moral development?
In the 7-Step Moral Reasoning Model, the first step is to ______.
In the 7-Step Moral Reasoning Model, the first step is to ______.
Match the stages of Kohlberg's moral development with their descriptions:
Match the stages of Kohlberg's moral development with their descriptions:
Which stage of moral development focuses on loyalty to laws and authority?
Which stage of moral development focuses on loyalty to laws and authority?
What does impartiality emphasize?
What does impartiality emphasize?
In moral reasoning, which step involves assessing possible consequences?
In moral reasoning, which step involves assessing possible consequences?
Kohlberg's Stage 6 is driven by social norms and public opinion.
Kohlberg's Stage 6 is driven by social norms and public opinion.
What type of reasoning characterizes Stage 1 of Kohlberg's moral development?
What type of reasoning characterizes Stage 1 of Kohlberg's moral development?
Stage 2 of moral development is defined by a concern for others' rights over self-interest.
Stage 2 of moral development is defined by a concern for others' rights over self-interest.
Match the stages of moral development with their corresponding characteristics:
Match the stages of moral development with their corresponding characteristics:
The Greek term 'êthikos' is related to the concept of _____ in moral character.
The Greek term 'êthikos' is related to the concept of _____ in moral character.
The term ______ is defined as the basis for an action, decision, or conviction.
The term ______ is defined as the basis for an action, decision, or conviction.
What distinguishes moral character from mere actions?
What distinguishes moral character from mere actions?
Which stage emphasizes social control through guilt associated with moral principles?
Which stage emphasizes social control through guilt associated with moral principles?
Study Notes
Moral Character and Virtues
- "Character" originates from the Greek word 'charakter' and refers to human excellences.
- Aristotle identifies two types of human excellence: excellences of thought and excellences of character.
- Moral character is often referred to as "moral virtue(s)" and "moral excellence(s)" in Aristotelian terms.
- The Greek word 'êthikos' relates to 'êthos', meaning character, emphasizing the ethical dimension of virtues.
The Circular Relation of Acts and Character
- Defining which acts deserve moral praise or blame presents challenges, according to Aristotle.
Moral Characters as Dispositions
- Dispositions represent a quality of character, forming habits, states of readiness, or tendencies to act in certain ways.
Six Stages of Moral Development
- Developed by Lawrence Kohlberg, influenced by Jean Piaget’s work on moral dilemmas.
- Stages outline how individuals reason decisions morally.
Preconventional Level
- Stage 1: Avoiding punishment defines right and wrong.
- Stage 2: Aiming at rewards, actions are evaluated based on self-interest.
Conventional Level
- Stage 3: Good Boy/Good Girl attitude emphasizes pleasing others.
- Stage 4: Loyalty to law and order dictates that being good means respecting authority.
Postconventional Level
- Stage 5: Justice and spirit of the law prioritize social contracts over rigid laws.
- Stage 6: Universal principles guide moral actions, independent of societal laws.
Getting to the Highest Level of Conscience-Based Moral Decisions
- Stage 1: Young children align actions with avoiding consequences of punishment.
- Stage 2: Children exhibit egotistic tendencies and may act self-servingly.
- Stage 3: Focus shifts to pleasing significant figures such as parents or teachers.
- Stage 4: Majority adopt societal rules and construct internalized behaviors.
- Stage 5: Understanding moral purposes leads to a more nuanced view of laws.
- Stage 6: Individuals define personal moral principles, governing their relationships.
Reason and Impartiality Defined
- Reason serves as the motive behind actions, decisions, or beliefs.
- Impartiality means that all individuals’ interests and viewpoints are equally valued, promoting fairness and evenhandedness.
The 7-Step Moral Reasoning Model
- Step 1: Gather relevant facts concerning the ethical issue.
- Step 2: Identify the ethical issues at play.
- Step 3: Determine principles applicable to the case.
- Step 4: List potential alternatives available for resolution.
- Step 5: Compare alternatives against the identified principles.
- Step 6: Assess the consequences of each alternative.
- Step 7: Make a well-informed decision based on the analysis.
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Explore the concepts of moral character and virtues as defined by Aristotle and Lawrence Kohlberg. This quiz delves into human excellence, the relationship between acts and character, and the stages of moral development. Test your understanding of these fundamental ethical principles.
