COPY: Understanding Morality: Definitions and Concepts

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What is the primary function of morality in our daily lives?

To create a set of rules for an ideal society

To establish a universal code of conduct

To provide a survival script for individuals (correct)

To preserve the will of a powerful individual

What is the characteristic of morality that makes it applicable to all in a society?

It is independent from religion (correct)

It is based on individual will and power

It is a set of universal rules

It is culturally and territorially based

What is the focus of moral theories in relation to morality?

Understanding the moral subscripts (correct)

Creating a set of rules for an ideal society

Developing a universal code of conduct

Establishing the will of a powerful individual

What is the purpose of a moral script in a society?

To provide a guide for individual behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of morality that makes it vary across different societies?

It is culturally and territorially based Signup and view all the answers

What is the relation between morality and religion according to the text?

Morality is independent from religion Signup and view all the answers

According to the morality system, what is the primary function of guilt?

To punish oneself for not meeting moral standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of conscience in the morality system?

To provide an internal discomfort from self-mediated disappointment Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals judge themselves based on group standards?

Because human beings have no sure way of telling whether an action is good or bad based on their own standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the cumulative effect of guilt?

Withdrawal and increased comfort with guilt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the morality system?

To establish a system of self-regulation and self-judgment Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals hide their actions from both self and others when they feel guilty?

Because they feel ashamed of their actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin origin of the word 'conscience'?

Conscientia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivator of conscience according to the text?

Good feelings within us Signup and view all the answers

How does conscience evolve over time?

It evolves as individuals grow and mature Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the intellect in conscience, according to Fr. Fagothey?

To form judgments about right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between morality and religion?

Morality is based on human judgment, while religion is based on divine judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of law, according to the text?

A set of rules and binding custom or practice recognized and enforced by a controlling authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of both conventional law and natural law?

To protect life, liberty, and property Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the penal code?

To prescribe punishments for unlawful acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of retribution in the penal code?

To punish the offender for the crime committed Signup and view all the answers

Why is law needed for the safety of society?

Because of the need for earthly penalties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of declarative conventional law?

To simply restate what the natural law declares Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of rehabilitation in the penal code?

To correct the behavior of offenders and reintegrate them into society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the penal code in relation to offenders?

To improve and rehabilitate offenders through counseling and education Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the penal code in relation to the community?

To warn the community of the consequences of committing crimes Signup and view all the answers

How does the penal code differ between criminal and civil cases?

Punishments in criminal cases involve the denial of individual rights, while in civil cases, they involve monetary damages Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the penal code in maintaining society?

To maintain stability and security in society Signup and view all the answers

What role do morality and the law serve in society?