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What is the meaning of 'ethics'?
What is the meaning of 'ethics'?
- Rational, optimal and appropriate decision based on personal values
- Set of standards of conduct and moral judgments (correct)
- Evaluation of the moral worth of an action
- Response to external factors affecting behavior
According to Aristotle, which virtues benefit both the individual and society?
According to Aristotle, which virtues benefit both the individual and society?
- Honesty, integrity, and loyalty
- Humility, patience, and diligence
- Justice, charity, and generosity (correct)
- Courage, temperance, and wisdom
Which ethical theory focuses on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain?
Which ethical theory focuses on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain?
- Deontological theory
- Utilitarianism (correct)
- State consequentialism
- Hedonism
What does deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?
What does deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?
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Which branch of ethics is concerned with the theoretical aspects of ethics?
Which branch of ethics is concerned with the theoretical aspects of ethics?
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What is the primary focus of state consequentialism?
What is the primary focus of state consequentialism?
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What does the deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?
What does the deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?
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What is the primary focus of hedonism?
What is the primary focus of hedonism?
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What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?
What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?
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What is the primary focus of meta-ethics?
What is the primary focus of meta-ethics?
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