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What is the primary focus of ethics?

  • Exploring philosophical theories of religion
  • Understanding cultural traditions
  • Creating specific moral codes for different groups
  • Studying the concepts of moral right and wrong (correct)
  • How did the term 'ethics' evolve over time?

  • It shifted towards philosophical theories of religion
  • It transformed into a synonym for morality
  • It became associated with specific religious beliefs
  • It was applied to particular moral codes or value systems (correct)
  • What is the difference between ethics and morality?

  • Ethics creates moral rules, while morality creates moral principles
  • Ethics is the study of moral concepts, while morality refers to specific beliefs about how people should live (correct)
  • Ethics focuses on cultural traditions, while morality emphasizes professional values
  • Ethics is related to religion, while morality is related to philosophy
  • What does ethics encompass apart from philosophical theories of morality?

    <p>Moral rules, principles, or values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are ethics and morality commonly used today?

    <p>Almost interchangeably in many contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of deontology as an ethical approach?

    <p>The rules and professional duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ethics considered part of the identity of individual members of many groups?

    <p>Because it fosters close human relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ethics from social science according to the text?

    <p>Ethics deals with moral concepts while social science doesn't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of ethics, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The nature of ultimate value and standards for judging human actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Immanuel Kant, what ability do humans possess in relation to universal moral laws?

    <p>Ability to reason and understand universal moral laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

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