FSE- What is ethics pg.6
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What is the primary concern with confining ethics to religion?

  • It would lead to a decline in moral values.
  • It would limit the application of ethics to only religious people. (correct)
  • It would promote a universal moral framework.
  • It would contradict the concept of conscience.

    • What is a limitation of relying solely on one's conscience in making ethical decisions?

  • It is based on objective moral principles.
  • It is a universally accepted moral framework.
  • It is a fixed and innate concept.
  • It is susceptible to subjective influences and biases. (correct)

    • What is the outcome of defining ethics solely in terms of morality and right versus wrong?

  • A universal moral framework.
  • A narrow and limited view of ethics. (correct)
  • A secular approach to ethics.
  • A comprehensive understanding of ethics.

    • What is a common theme in people's understanding of ethics?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many non-religious people act ethically?

    <p>They have an inherent sense of right and wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in defining ethics?

    <p>The subjective nature of right and wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of relying solely on one's conscience in making ethical decisions?

    <p>Internal conflict and moral ambiguity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of definition of ethics that focuses on morality and right versus wrong?

    <p>It is a narrow and limited view of ethics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of personal ethics?

    <p>Fairness, justice, and the greater good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ethics dependent on individual circumstance?

    <p>Because ethics is rooted in individual perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misunderstanding about ethics and morality?

    <p>That they are synonymous with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the study of ethics?

    <p>To define behavior boundaries within social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in understanding ethics?

    <p>The complexity and fluidity of social expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do many argue is the role of the state in determining right and wrong?

    <p>To have little capacity to delineate right or wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definition of ethics, what is it primarily concerned with?

    <p>Ideas about what is morally good and bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trend in societal views on right and wrong?

    <p>They are written in pencil and subject to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concept of situational ethics?

    <p>It suggests that good and bad are dependent on time, place, and circumstance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the study of ethics?

    <p>It is very much about social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of defining ethics solely in terms of religion?

    <p>It only applies to religious people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in understanding personal ethics?

    <p>It is often subjective and biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many ethics definitions focus on morality and right versus wrong?

    <p>To distinguish between good and evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of relying solely on one's conscience?

    <p>It is often conflicted and uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of personal ethics?

    <p>It is shaped by personal values and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of defining ethics solely in terms of morality?

    <p>It is limiting and exclusionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many people misunderstand the concept of ethics?

    <p>They confuse it with morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of understanding ethics?

    <p>Accepting its subjective nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between morality and ethics?

    <p>Morality is tied to universally accepted principles, while ethics is confined to individual perception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of professional ethics?

    <p>Behavior boundaries in the context of employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the doctrine of the protection of individual freedoms?

    <p>It argues that the state has little capacity to delineate right or wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of societal views on right and wrong being written in pencil?

    <p>Right and wrong are subject to interpretation by the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the study of ethics, according to the text?

    <p>To define behavior boundaries within social relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concept of situational ethics?

    <p>It suggests that right and wrong are dependent on individual circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the law once legitimizing slavery and denying women the right to vote?

    <p>Values and laws change, and right and wrong change with the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the study of ethics, according to the text?

    <p>Social interaction and its impact on others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the definition of ethics provided by Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary?

    <p>It is a flawed definition that confounds students and philosophers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concept of ethics being rooted in individual perception?

    <p>It suggests that ethics is dependent on individual circumstance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Ethics

    • Ethics is a complex and multifaceted concept with various definitions
    • Common themes associated with ethics include:
      • Following one's conscience
      • Religious and moral principles
      • Being a good person
      • Abiding by the law
      • Conforming to societal norms
    • None of these themes provide a complete definition of ethics

    Ethics vs. Morality

    • Morality focuses on universally accepted principles of behavior (e.g., "thou shall not kill")
    • Ethics is concerned with human interaction, fairness, justice, and the greater good
    • Personal ethics involves fairness, justice, and the greater good in individual relationships
    • Professional ethics applies to relationships in the context of employment

    Challenges in Defining Ethics

    • Ethics is not confined to religion, as non-religious people can act ethically
    • Conscience is subjective and can be influenced by values and life experiences
    • Right and wrong are not absolute, and can be dependent on individual circumstances
    • Situational ethics raises questions about the justification of certain actions in certain situations

    Ethics and the Law

    • Obeying the law is often seen as an aspect of ethics
    • Laws change over time, and values that were once accepted may be rejected later
    • The law does not always reflect the collective agreement of the people on issues of right and wrong

    Ethics in Society

    • Societal views on right and wrong are subject to change over time
    • There is no universal consensus on what is right and wrong
    • Ethics is about social interaction, and actions are judged based on their impact on others

    Goals of Ethics

    • Define behavior boundaries within social relationships
    • Establish generally accepted standards of right and wrong
    • Develop personal standards of behavior through continuous evaluation of one's own belief system and conduct

    Defining Ethics

    • There is no one definitive definition of ethics, with many sources offering varying definitions.
    • Common themes in defining ethics include: following one's conscience, relating to religion and morality, being a good person, abiding by the law, and doing what society says is right.

    Ethics and Conscience

    • Following one's conscience is not a reliable definition of ethics, as conscience can be subjective and influenced by personal values and experiences.
    • Conscience can be confusing and even lead to internal conflicts.

    Ethics and Morality

    • Ethics is often associated with morality, good vs. evil, and right vs. wrong, but scholars distinguish between the two concepts.
    • Morality refers to universally accepted principles of behavior, while ethics focuses on human interaction and fairness, justice, and the greater good.

    Professional and Personal Ethics

    • Personal ethics involves individual interactions, considering fairness, justice, and the greater good.
    • Professional ethics applies to relationships in the context of employment.

    The Complexity of Ethics

    • Ethics is rooted in individual perception, leading to complexities and difficulties in defining right and wrong.
    • Situational ethics and varying moral imperatives across nations and groups add to the complexity.
    • The concept of ethics is tied to social interaction, with actions judged on their impact on others.

    Goals of Ethics Study

    • Ethics seeks to define behavior boundaries within social relationships.
    • Ethics aims to establish generally accepted standards of right and wrong based on personal obligations, benefits to society, compliance to behavior standards, and specific virtues.
    • Ethics involves the study and development of personal standards of behavior through continuous evaluation of one's own belief system and conduct.

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