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Morality and Cultural Evolution

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What is the primary purpose of philosophical reflections in relation to morality?

To establish absolute moral truths
To eliminate cultural influences on moral judgements
To develop a universal moral code
To justify our decisions and actions through rationalization (correct)

What is the role of ethics in relation to morality?

To suppress cultural influences on morality
To promote moral relativism
To dictate moral rules and regulations
To reflect upon and analyze moral judgements (correct)

What is the nature of moral assumptions and practices in human societies?

They are determined by individual preferences
They are absolute and unchanging
They evolve over time through various social and cultural experiences (correct)
They are developed through a single cultural event

What should we consider when making moral judgements?

The cultural and educational roots of our perceptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the process of socialization on our moral assumptions?

They are modified with time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of ethics?

To guide human behaviour and develop harmony among social beings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'ethics'?

Derived from the Greek word 'ethos' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do both 'ethics' and 'morality' have in common?

They both are related to customs, character, habit and behaviour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of ethics in human conduct?

What is good and bad in human conduct for which a human has some personal responsibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of ethics?

Will be discussed in the next lecture (C) Signup and view all the answers

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