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. (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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