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What is the main focus of normative ethics?
What is the main focus of normative ethics?
What is the primary aim of metaethics?
What is the primary aim of metaethics?
What is the focus of applied ethics?
What is the focus of applied ethics?
What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
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Which type of ethics is concerned with the practical application of moral principles to specific issues or situations?
Which type of ethics is concerned with the practical application of moral principles to specific issues or situations?
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Which type of ethics is concerned with defining and evaluating moral standards or principles that guide human behavior?
Which type of ethics is concerned with defining and evaluating moral standards or principles that guide human behavior?
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What is the main focus of philosophy in relation to ethics?
What is the main focus of philosophy in relation to ethics?
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How does ethics differ from morality?
How does ethics differ from morality?
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What is the main purpose of studying the nature of morality?
What is the main purpose of studying the nature of morality?
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Which term is defined as 'the love of wisdom'?
Which term is defined as 'the love of wisdom'?
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How can philosophy be best described?
How can philosophy be best described?
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What does 'Good' typically refer to in the context of ethics?
What does 'Good' typically refer to in the context of ethics?
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What was the reason Karen gave for plagiarizing a section of her work?
What was the reason Karen gave for plagiarizing a section of her work?
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According to the student handbook, what is the penalty for a second case of plagiarism on a major school requirement?
According to the student handbook, what is the penalty for a second case of plagiarism on a major school requirement?
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What is Maria's justification for her secret job as an online sex worker?
What is Maria's justification for her secret job as an online sex worker?
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What is the dilemma faced by the institution in the case of Maria?
What is the dilemma faced by the institution in the case of Maria?
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What is the main difference between Karen's and Maria's situations?
What is the main difference between Karen's and Maria's situations?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the institution to take in Maria's case?
Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the institution to take in Maria's case?
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What does the term 'amoral' mean?
What does the term 'amoral' mean?
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Which group of people tend to be amoral?
Which group of people tend to be amoral?
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Why are amoral criminals considered more dangerous to society than those who can distinguish right from wrong?
Why are amoral criminals considered more dangerous to society than those who can distinguish right from wrong?
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What does the term 'nonmoral' mean?
What does the term 'nonmoral' mean?
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Which of the following is given as an example of a nonmoral object?
Which of the following is given as an example of a nonmoral object?
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In which areas of study can morality be involved, even though they are nonmoral in themselves?
In which areas of study can morality be involved, even though they are nonmoral in themselves?
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According to the passage, which of the following is a reason why it might be considered wrong to kill Baby Theresa for her organs?
According to the passage, which of the following is a reason why it might be considered wrong to kill Baby Theresa for her organs?
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According to the passage, which of the following is a factor to consider when resolving an ethical dilemma?
According to the passage, which of the following is a factor to consider when resolving an ethical dilemma?
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According to the passage, what does it mean to violate someone's autonomy?
According to the passage, what does it mean to violate someone's autonomy?
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According to the passage, which of the following statements about Baby Theresa's condition is true?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about Baby Theresa's condition is true?
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According to the passage, which ethical theory or principle should be considered when resolving the dilemma of whether to use Baby Theresa's organs?
According to the passage, which ethical theory or principle should be considered when resolving the dilemma of whether to use Baby Theresa's organs?
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According to the passage, what guideline is suggested for making decisions on behalf of those unable to decide for themselves?
According to the passage, what guideline is suggested for making decisions on behalf of those unable to decide for themselves?
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Study Notes
Defining Terms
- Amoral: having no moral sense or being indifferent to right and wrong; tends to be found among certain criminal types who can't seem to realize they've done anything wrong
- Nonmoral: out of the realm of morality altogether; e.g., inanimate objects such as cars and guns are neither moral nor immoral
Approaches to the Study of Ethics
- Descriptive Approach: emphasizes empirical observation and collection of data about human behavior and conduct, but makes no value judgments
- Normative Ethics: concerned with defining and evaluating moral standards or principles that guide human behavior; seeks to answer the question, "What is the right thing to do?"
- Metaethics: examines the nature of ethical language, concepts, and reasoning; seeks to answer questions about the meaning and truth of moral statements
- Applied Ethics: concerned with the practical application of moral principles to specific issues or situations; includes fields such as medical ethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics
Virtue Ethics
- Focuses on the character traits or virtues that individuals should cultivate in order to live a good life
Learning Objectives
- Define philosophy and its connection with ethics
- Recognize the difference between ethics and morality
- Various approaches to studying the nature of morality
- Varied interpretations of “Good”
- Morality and its aspects and application
- Ethics: morality, society, and the self
Case Studies
- Case #1: Plagiarism of a Graduating Student - deciding the fate of Karen, who plagiarized a section of her thesis to meet the submission deadline
- Case #2: Between a Woman’s Right or An Institution’s Image? - Maria, a college student, secretly works as an online sex worker to pay for her education
- Case #3: Baby Theresa - deciding whether to use her organs to save other children's lives
- Tips for Resolving an Ethical Dilemma:
- Consider the details of the situation
- Ask what salient issues are involved and who is involved and affected by the actions
- Consider both the consequences and motives of the agent
- Imagine the possible factors that affect the agent
- Utilize Ethical Theories and Principles applicable to the situation
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Test your knowledge on amoral behavior, which is characterized by a lack of moral sense or indifference towards right and wrong. Explore how this behavior is seen in certain criminal types and the implications it has on actions and consequences.
