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What is the main focus of normative ethics?

Exploring the nature of moral reality

Setting standards for what is considered good and evil (correct)

Analyzing the meaning of moral language

Studying the epistemological foundations of moral statements

Which branch of ethics emphasizes the application of ethical principles to concrete moral issues like the death penalty and animal rights?

Moral epistemology

Applied ethics (correct)

Virtue ethics

Meta-ethics

According to Abel (1994), what is the key difference between theological ethics and philosophical ethics?

Theological ethics are solely concerned with moral semantics.

Theological ethics rely on reason, logic, and experience.

Philosophical ethics are based on divine will.

Philosophical ethics assume that revelation provides true answers on moral concerns. (correct)

In Judeo-Christian belief, why should man be moral?

Because he was created good by a good creator Signup and view all the answers

What does moral epistemology primarily study?

How we come to know moral truths and make moral judgments Signup and view all the answers

God's will, according to the text, relies on which of the following to determine morality?

Scripture, conscience, and church authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin term for custom in singular form?

Mos Signup and view all the answers

According to Abel (1994), what is the primary concern of ethics or morality?

Studying human actions and character Signup and view all the answers

What do moral prescriptions often start with, according to Fernandez (2006)?

Imperatives with a moral tone Signup and view all the answers

In normative ethics, what do norms serve as?

Guidelines for moral conduct Signup and view all the answers

What does ethics as a branch of philosophy specifically deal with, according to Maboloc (2010)?

Questions about how individuals should act Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'ethos'?

'Custom' in singular form Signup and view all the answers