5 Questions
What does Jean-Jacques Rousseau define as the rules created by members of a society to balance individual rights and the needs of the society?
Laws
What is the key difference between laws and ethics?
Laws carry the authority of a governing body, and ethics do not
What are the fixed moral attitudes or customs of a particular group, based on which ethics are formed?
Cultural mores
What are rules that define socially acceptable behaviors, from which laws are drawn?
Ethics
Which of the following is an example of a common unethical practice mentioned in the text?
Providing an incorrect opinion unprofessionally on someone/organization via social media
Test your knowledge of laws and ethics with this quiz! Explore the concepts of individual rights, societal needs, and the rules that govern human behavior, as discussed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in "The Social Contract, or Principles of Political Right." See how well you understand the relationship between laws and ethics and their impact on society.
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