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greek word ethos, meaning
greek word ethos, meaning
customs or behaviors
equivalent meaning in the Latin word moris
equivalent meaning in the Latin word moris
morals
it deals with the morality (rightness or wrongness) of the human act.
it deals with the morality (rightness or wrongness) of the human act.
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it is meant for the exercise of a human conduct, both ethical and unethical
it is meant for the exercise of a human conduct, both ethical and unethical
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it guides the intellect in discerning concrete human conduct.
it guides the intellect in discerning concrete human conduct.
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we act in a way that is consistent and true to ourselves regardless of the situation in which we find ourselves
we act in a way that is consistent and true to ourselves regardless of the situation in which we find ourselves
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guides professional or societal conduct through formal principles.
guides professional or societal conduct through formal principles.
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are the personal beliefs that influence one’s priorities and choices.
are the personal beliefs that influence one’s priorities and choices.
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concerns social or cultural norms about what is considered right or wrong.
concerns social or cultural norms about what is considered right or wrong.
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about doing what’s right based on personal or societal morals
about doing what’s right based on personal or societal morals
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about following specific rules set by the government, with legal consequences for breaking them.
about following specific rules set by the government, with legal consequences for breaking them.
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It involves making decisions based on what is considered morally correct by a group, organization, or society.
It involves making decisions based on what is considered morally correct by a group, organization, or society.
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It involves a conflict between actions that you feel are right or wrong based on your own values, upbringing, or conscience.
It involves a conflict between actions that you feel are right or wrong based on your own values, upbringing, or conscience.
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is a conscious and free exercise of one’s faculties, therefore, conscious and free.
is a conscious and free exercise of one’s faculties, therefore, conscious and free.
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is an act beyond the control of one’s will
is an act beyond the control of one’s will
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Resides in the intellect and is the mindfulness of what the moral agent is doing.
Resides in the intellect and is the mindfulness of what the moral agent is doing.
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quality of the freewill by which one is able to choose between one or more alternatives
quality of the freewill by which one is able to choose between one or more alternatives
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quality of the human act whereby any commission or omission of an act is a result of the knowledge which an agent has of the end.
quality of the human act whereby any commission or omission of an act is a result of the knowledge which an agent has of the end.
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The very substance of the act “what was performed by the agent?”
The very substance of the act “what was performed by the agent?”
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Purpose for which a human agent does the act. - “What specifically does the agent want?”
Purpose for which a human agent does the act. - “What specifically does the agent want?”
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Belief/culture eg. universally accepted that killing is wrong. however it is also accepted that punishing someone for killing is right
Belief/culture eg. universally accepted that killing is wrong. however it is also accepted that punishing someone for killing is right
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law of god
law of god
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human made law
human made law
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The practical judgement that determines that an act is good, therefore to be done, and evil, therefore to be avoided.
The practical judgement that determines that an act is good, therefore to be done, and evil, therefore to be avoided.
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Every individual has the right to make their own decisions, as long as these choices do not harm others
Every individual has the right to make their own decisions, as long as these choices do not harm others
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Individuals should be treated equally and fairly. Distributing benefits and burdens in an equitable way
Individuals should be treated equally and fairly. Distributing benefits and burdens in an equitable way
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“do not harm”
“do not harm”
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Keeping promises or commitments
Keeping promises or commitments
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telling the truth
telling the truth
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Strive to do good (promote the well-being of others)
Strive to do good (promote the well-being of others)
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All individuals should be treated with respect
All individuals should be treated with respect
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Individuals and institutions should take responsibility for their actions
Individuals and institutions should take responsibility for their actions
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Usually common among children. Judge morality of action based on direct consequences
Usually common among children. Judge morality of action based on direct consequences
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an action is perceived as wrong because the perpetrator is punished
an action is perceived as wrong because the perpetrator is punished
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What’s in store for me?”
What’s in store for me?”
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Usually common among adolescents. Judge morality of action based on societal views and expectations
Usually common among adolescents. Judge morality of action based on societal views and expectations
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live to expectations by being a good boy/girl
live to expectations by being a good boy/girl
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Important to obey rules to uphold social order
Important to obey rules to uphold social order
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Known as “principled” level; marked by a growing realization of individual perspective that may differ from society. Live principles universally, especially human rights
Known as “principled” level; marked by a growing realization of individual perspective that may differ from society. Live principles universally, especially human rights
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World has differing opinions, rights, and values
World has differing opinions, rights, and values
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based on abstract reasoning. Involves an individual’s imagination (what they would do in another’s shoes), if they believed what that other person imagines to be true.
based on abstract reasoning. Involves an individual’s imagination (what they would do in another’s shoes), if they believed what that other person imagines to be true.
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