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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?

Moral rules, principles, or values (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are ethics and morality commonly used today?

Almost interchangeably in many contexts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of deontology as an ethical approach?

The rules and professional duties (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because it fosters close human relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ethics from social science according to the text?

Ethics deals with moral concepts while social science doesn't (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The nature of ultimate value and standards for judging human actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ability to reason and understand universal moral laws (D) Signup and view all the answers