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?

    <p>The cultural and educational roots of our perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are modified with time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate aim of ethics?

    <p>To guide human behaviour and develop harmony among social beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'ethics'?

    <p>Derived from the Greek word 'ethos'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They both are related to customs, character, habit and behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of ethics in human conduct?

    <p>What is good and bad in human conduct for which a human has some personal responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of ethics?

    <p>Will be discussed in the next lecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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