Understanding Ethics and Morality: A Simple Guide
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What is the main distinction between ethics and morality?

  • Ethics are more personal, while morality is more discussed and debated.
  • Ethics are like guidelines, while morality is like rules.
  • Ethics are about personal beliefs, while morality is about choosing right and wrong.
  • Ethics are often discussed and debated, while morality is more personal. (correct)
  • How does the text describe morality?

  • As internal beliefs about right and wrong influenced by values and upbringing. (correct)
  • As non-moral standards that deal with preferences or rules.
  • As a set of rules for treating others with honesty and fairness.
  • As a requirement for life in order to survive and cooperate.
  • Why is acting ethically a requirement for society?

  • Because everyone has personal moral beliefs about right and wrong.
  • Because it helps individuals navigate difficult choices.
  • Because it ensures everyone follows non-moral standards.
  • Because societies can break down without fairness and respect. (correct)
  • What best describes non-moral standards according to the text?

    <p>They are about preferences or rules, not about right or wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Golden Rule mentioned in the text?

    <p>To guide ethical behavior by teaching the value of compassion and forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what is the significance of the capacity for both good and bad in humans?

    <p>It underscores the importance of ethics in helping us choose the good path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a nature of moral principles mentioned in the text?

    <p>Relativity: They only apply in specific cultural contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fortitude in the innate foundations of moral experience as per the text?

    <p>Facing challenges with courage and perseverance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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