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What is the difference between Descriptive and Normative ethics?
Descriptive ethics describe moral judgments, while normative ethics prescribe moral judgments.
Explain the difference between Descriptive and Normative claims.
Descriptive claims use words like 'generally', while normative claims use words like 'in fact'.
What is Emotivism in ethics?
Emotivism states that moral claims are merely expressions of feelings.
Explain the Boo-hurrah theory in ethics.
The Boo-hurrah theory attempts to explain why people struggle to agree on the 'grey areas' of ethics.
What is Moral Relativism?
Moral Relativism accepts that moral facts exist but believes they are true based on individual or cultural beliefs.
What is a major critique of Moral Relativism?
One major critique of Moral Relativism is the lack of objective moral standards.
Give an example of an action that could be considered amoral. Briefly explain why.
Littering on a public park
Give an example of an action that could be considered immoral. Briefly explain why.
Littering on a public park
Give an example of an action that could be considered moral. Briefly explain why.
Firing underperforming work
Give an example of an action that could be considered immoral. Briefly explain why.
Firing underperforming work
What is the difference between an amoral and an immoral action?
An amoral action is one where the person may not be aware of the moral consequences, while an immoral action is one where the person knowingly acts against moral standards.
Explain the concept of supererogatory actions.
Supererogatory actions describe behaviors that go above and beyond the moral standard, exceeding what is required or expected.
Explore the differences between ethics and morality, as well as descriptive and normative ethics. Learn about codes of right and wrong behavior, and how moral standards are applied to certain groups.
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