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What does meta-ethics primarily focus on?
What does meta-ethics primarily focus on?
- Prescribing ethical principles
- Studying the nature of morality (correct)
- Analyzing the consequences of moral actions
- Examining the historical development of ethics
In meta-ethics, what is a key concern related to moral judgments?
In meta-ethics, what is a key concern related to moral judgments?
- The political consequences
- The social acceptance
- The truth values (correct)
- The economic implications
Which philosophical question is directly associated with meta-ethics as per the text?
Which philosophical question is directly associated with meta-ethics as per the text?
- Are humans inherently good or evil?
- How do we determine right from wrong? (correct)
- What is the meaning of life?
- Is there an ideal society?
What distinguishes cognitivist meta-ethical theories from non-cognitivist ones?
What distinguishes cognitivist meta-ethical theories from non-cognitivist ones?
Which classification is NOT mentioned as a common way to categorize meta-ethical theories in the text?
Which classification is NOT mentioned as a common way to categorize meta-ethical theories in the text?
How do most cognitivist ethical theories view right and wrong?
How do most cognitivist ethical theories view right and wrong?
According to moral realism, what is the nature of moral facts?
According to moral realism, what is the nature of moral facts?
Which meta-ethical theory claims that moral judgments are mere expressions of emotions and feelings?
Which meta-ethical theory claims that moral judgments are mere expressions of emotions and feelings?
How does moral relativism differ from moral universalism?
How does moral relativism differ from moral universalism?
What does ethical subjectivism believe about the truth of ethical propositions?
What does ethical subjectivism believe about the truth of ethical propositions?
Which meta-ethical theory asserts that moral judgments cannot be deemed either true or false?
Which meta-ethical theory asserts that moral judgments cannot be deemed either true or false?
How does moral empiricism differ from moral universalism?
How does moral empiricism differ from moral universalism?
