Professional Ethics Quiz

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What is the meaning of 'ethics'?

Set of standards of conduct and moral judgments

According to Aristotle, which virtues benefit both the individual and society?

Justice, charity, and generosity

Which ethical theory focuses on maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain?

Utilitarianism

What does deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?

<p>Human duty based on rational respect for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ethics is concerned with the theoretical aspects of ethics?

<p>Meta-ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of state consequentialism?

<p>Evaluating the moral worth of an action based on its contribution to the basic good of a state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the deontological theory emphasize as central to morality?

<p>Ethics are central to morality - a human duty - based on rational people’s respect for other rational people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of hedonism?

<p>Maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?

<p>Conduct which produces the greatest/maximum happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of meta-ethics?

<p>Theoretical understanding of ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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