Topics in Ethics and Morality
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Which concept emphasizes the importance of fairness in the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within society?

  • Retributive Justice
  • Social Justice (correct)
  • Distributive Justice
  • Legal Justice
  • Which of the following best describes the term 'conscience'?

  • A legal contract
  • External rules and regulations imposed by society
  • An inner awareness of right and wrong (correct)
  • A philosophical argument debunking religion
  • What is the meaning of 'annulment' in the context of marriage?

  • A legal divorce granted by the state
  • A church's declaration that a marriage was never valid (correct)
  • A separation agreement between spouses
  • A process of reconciliation after marital conflict
  • Which term defines the power and responsibility humans have to care for and govern creation?

    <p>Dominion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a 'contract' from a 'covenant'?

    <p>A contract is a legally binding agreement, while a covenant is a bond with a divine element. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes someone who does not believe in God?

    <p>Atheist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes 'moral relativism'?

    <p>The idea that morality is determined by personal opinion rather than objective standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of 'rehabilitation'?

    <p>To restore someone to a healthy, normal life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle behind 'ecological justice'?

    <p>Looking out for all of creation, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'living wage' refer to?

    <p>An income sufficient to meet basic living expenses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Altruism

    • Altruism is a selfless act.

    Annulment

    • Annulment is a church's determination of whether a marriage is valid or invalid.

    Asylum Seeker

    • An asylum seeker is someone seeking refuge from persecution.

    Atheism

    • Atheism is the belief that there is no god.

    Charity (as virtue)

    • Charity, as a virtue, involves providing help and raising money for those in need.

    Charity (in justice unit)

    • Charity, in a justice context, refers to voluntary aid for those in need.

    Common Good

    • The common good refers to the benefit of all people within a community.

    Conscience

    • Conscience is an inner sense of right and wrong.

    Consumerism

    • Consumerism is the ideology of increasing material possessions.

    Contextualism

    • Contextualism is interpretation based on context.

    Contract vs Covenant

    • A contract is a legally binding agreement, while a covenant is a bond between individuals (e.g., people, God).

    Circumstances (of a decision)

    • Circumstances are the situation surrounding an action.

    Deism

    • Deism is the theory that God created the world and then left it to its own devices.

    Depression

    • Depression is prolonged sadness.

    Determinism

    • Determinism is the belief that one's decisions are pre-ordained.

    Distributive Justice

    • Distributive justice ensures fair distribution of goods and welfare.

    Dominion

    • Dominion describes the power and responsibility to govern creation.

    Ecological Justice

    • Ecological justice involves caring for all of creation.

    Epigenetics

    • Epigenetics studies changes in organisms that arise from gene expression, not from changes to the genetic code.

    Ethics

    • Ethics is the study of values.

    Exploitation

    • Exploitation involves using people's labor.

    Faith

    • Faith is belief in something without scientific proof.

    Food Security

    • Food security is one's ability to acquire sufficient food for future needs.

    Fortitude

    • Fortitude is the quality of mind that enables one to face difficulty.

    Freedom

    • Freedom is the power to act and speak as one wishes without restraint.

    Freegan

    • Freegans reject consumerism.

    Free Will

    • Free will is the ability to choose one's own actions.

    Hope

    • Hope is the belief that things can improve.

    Human Being

    • A human being possesses the potential to act for the good of oneself and others.

    Human Dignity

    • Human dignity is a moral concept referring to the inherent worth of human beings.

    Identity

    • Identity is the sense of self, encompassing personal characteristics and connections.

    Ikigai (jobs, careers, vocation)

    • Ikigai refers to the purpose in life, balancing work with vocation.

    Individualism

    • Individualism prioritizes the individual over the group.

    Intention

    • Intention is the purpose behind an action.

    Justice (as virtue)

    • Justice, as a virtue, is fairness towards others.

    Laws, Rules

    • Laws and rules are the highest form of norms, governing behavior.
    • Legal justice establishes the relationships within a society based on laws.

    Literalism

    • Literalism adheres to the exact meaning, or the strict meaning of a phrase, text, or law.

    Living Wage

    • A living wage is an income sufficient for basic living expenses.

    Marginalization

    • Marginalization is the act of relegating a group to a lower social standing.

    Marriage (contract and covenant)

    • Marriage is both a legally binding contract and a covenant, a sacred bond.

    Maxims

    • Maxims are statements expressing general truths.

    Migrant

    • A migrant is someone moving to another area for work or living.

    Morality

    • Morality is choosing and doing good.

    Moral Relativism

    • Moral relativism is the belief that moral acts are judged based on personal opinion rather than a universal moral standard.

    Narcissism

    • Narcissism is an excessive self-love and admiration, often accompanied by a lack of empathy for others.

    Natural Law

    • Natural law refers to basic truths used for moral conduct.

    Norms

    • Norms are criteria for judgments on what constitutes appropriate behavior.

    Objective Truths

    • Objective truths are universal moral laws applicable to all humans.

    Oppression

    • Oppression is prolonged cruel or unjust treatment.

    Political Correctness

    • Political correctness involves using language in a way that minimizes offense.

    Poverty

    • Poverty involves lacking basic financial resources for needs.

    Powerlessness

    • Powerlessness is being dominated by those in authority.

    Prophet

    • A prophet is a person who speaks on behalf of God.

    Prudence

    • Prudence is caution and careful judgment in practical matters.

    Rationalizing

    • Rationalizing is providing a seemingly logical justification for one's actions.

    Reason

    • Reason is the mind's capacity for logical thought and judgment.

    Rehabilitation

    • Rehabilitation is restoring someone to a healthy and normal life.

    Refugee

    • A refugee is someone forced to leave their country due to conflict.

    Responsibility

    • Responsibility involves accountability for one's decisions and actions.

    Retributive Justice

    • Retributive justice focuses on punishment for criminal acts to maintain order.

    Self-Sufficiency

    • Self-sufficiency is the ability to meet one's own needs.

    Social Contract

    • A social contract is an agreement among individuals to live together in a society.

    Social Justice

    • Social justice aims to rectify inequalities in the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within society.

    Solicitude

    • Solicitude is care and concern.

    Solidarity

    • Solidarity is unity or shared support among groups.

    STOP method: method of decision making

    • The STOP method is a decision-making process.

    Catholic method to make decisions

    • The Catholic method specifies a method for decision making.

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    Explore various fundamental concepts in ethics and morality such as altruism, justice, conscience, and consumerism. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the principles that govern human interactions and societal values. Test your knowledge on the nuances between contracts and covenants as well.

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