Philosophy Chapter: Ethics and Human Behavior

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What is the unique feature of human beings?

Rationality

Passion

Combination of rationality and passion (correct)

Logical thinking

What is the purpose of studying ethics?

To develop logic

To appreciate beauty in art

To elevate one's moral standard (correct)

To understand religious outlook

What is the purpose of the systematic study of human behavior in ethics?

To appreciate beauty in art

To ensure conformity to norms of behavior (correct)

To understand logic

To develop critical thinking

What is the analogy of the study of ethics?

The study of logic Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the branch of axiology called aesthetics?

Appreciation of beauty in nature and art Signup and view all the answers

Why are works of art organized at local, national, and international levels?

To satisfy man's quest for beauty Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of training in ethics?

Ability to recognize defects in one's own and others' conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between studying ethics and attaining a high moral standard?

Studying ethics is not a guarantee of a high moral standard Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of human values that are considered intrinsic?

They are not necessarily material, but are valued by humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ethics as a branch of philosophy?

To describe the way things ought to be Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between human acts and their goodness or badness according to ethics?

Their goodness or badness depends on how they are related to a person's final end Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of ethics as a practical science?

To lead human persons towards their ultimate end and happiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of man that reveals according to philosophers?

Man is a rational animal that is capable of reason and passion Signup and view all the answers

What is the division of axiology into two components?

Ethics and aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of axiology as a branch of philosophy?

The various basis or groups of our interests, choices, and desires Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pleasure that may lead to destruction?

It is transitory and short-lived Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ethics as a practical science?

Studying the human act directed towards its end Signup and view all the answers

What is the material object of ethics?

Human acts proceeding from free will Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between ethics and psychology?

Ethics is concerned with human acts, psychology with their nature and characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of general ethics?

The study of the principles regarding the morality of human acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the perspective of the contemporary philosopher on morality?

Morality is the integrated function of both reason and passion Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation of the supra human beings to the moral sphere?

They are outside the sphere of morality because they are disembodied spirits without passion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of psychology in the study of ethics?

Psychology is used by ethics to understand human acts Signup and view all the answers