Ethics vs Morality in Descriptive and Normative Ethics

Descriptive ethics describe moral judgments, while normative ethics prescribe moral judgments.

Descriptive claims use words like 'generally', while normative claims use words like 'in fact'.

Emotivism states that moral claims are merely expressions of feelings.

<p>The Boo-hurrah theory attempts to explain why people struggle to agree on the 'grey areas' of ethics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moral Relativism accepts that moral facts exist but believes they are true based on individual or cultural beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One major critique of Moral Relativism is the lack of objective moral standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Littering on a public park</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Littering on a public park</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Firing underperforming work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Firing underperforming work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supererogatory actions describe behaviors that go above and beyond the moral standard, exceeding what is required or expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers