Moral Standards vs Non Moral Standards Quiz

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What is the difference between moral standards and non-moral standards?

Moral standards deal with actions that can harm or benefit human beings, while non-moral standards are rules unrelated to moral or ethical considerations.

How do ethicists sometimes classify moral standards?

Ethicists sometimes equate moral standards with moral values and moral principles.

What are some examples of non-moral standards mentioned in the text?

Examples include rules of etiquette, fashion standards, rules in games, and various house rules.

What is the purpose of etiquette according to the text?

Etiquette refers to correct conduct in polite society or special codes of social behavior and courtesy. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the consequence of violating rules of etiquette.

If you violate rules of etiquette, you're likely to be considered ill-mannered, impolite, or even uncivilized, but not necessarily immoral. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between the validity of moral standards and the reasoning behind them.

The validity of moral standards comes from the line of reasoning that was taken to back or support them. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between moral standards and non-moral standards, providing examples of each.

Moral standards deal with morally acceptable/unacceptable actions, while non-moral standards include rules of etiquette, fashion standards, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of etiquette according to the text? How does violating etiquette differ from violating moral standards?

Etiquette refers to norms of correct conduct, violating which may lead to being considered ill-mannered. Violating etiquette is not necessarily immoral. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the role of religious rules and legal statutes in relation to moral and non-moral standards.

Religious rules and legal statutes are technically non-moral principles. They may be ethically relevant in certain contexts. Signup and view all the answers

How do some ethicists classify moral standards? Why do they sometimes equate moral standards with moral values and principles?

Some ethicists classify moral standards as moral values and principles. This is done to highlight the importance and core elements of moral standards. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Moral Standards

Deal with actions that can harm or benefit beings.

Non-Moral Standards

Rules unrelated to moral or ethical considerations.