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What is the focus of normative ethics?
What should we do. Are actions morally permissible/required/forbidden
Which subfield of ethics involves philosophical reflection on morality and the nature of moral norms?
Meta-ethics
What is the main concern of descriptive ethics?
What do people see as morally good or bad
Which branch of ethics involves studying how people think about moral issues and how their thoughts lead to moral or immoral behavior?
Moral psychology
What is the focus of meta-ethics?
Reflecting on the nature of morality and the existence of moral facts
Which area of ethics focuses on determining what actions are morally permissible, required, or forbidden?
Normative ethics
What is the relevance of moral psychology for sports ethics?
Understanding the mechanisms behind moral beliefs and behaviors helps in forming better judgments and behaviors.
What contributes to the origins of morality and moral disagreement?
Biological evolution and cultural learning.
What characterizes shallow moral disagreements?
Vagueness of norms and situations.
What is the primary objection to Moral Foundations Theory according to the text?
Conservatives do not possess a 'richer' morality compared to liberals.
What is the key factor for resolving moral disagreements according to the text?
Promoting individual learning and social interaction.
What distinguishes deep moral disagreements from shallow ones?
The ranking and balancing of different values in deep moral disagreements.
What are the strategies suggested to address objections to Moral Foundations Theory?
Increasing contact with outgroup members and noting variation in their perspectives.
'Moral Conflict' is characterized by:
'Vagueness' or 'deepness' of moral disagreements.
'Meta-Ethics & Moral Psychology' primarily focuses on:
'Why do we disagree on certain moral concepts?'
What is the main focus of behavioral economics?
Understanding the mechanisms behind behavioral change
What is the primary assumption of Law & Economics according to the text?
People are rational and want to maximize expected utility
What does the author suggest individuals strive for according to 'Aiming for Moral Mediocrity'?
To be morally average compared to their peers
In which field does 'Nudging' play a part in increasing the likelihood of good choices, as mentioned in the text?
Behavioral economics
What is the underlying assumption of 'Moral Mediocrity' according to Eric Schwitzgebel?
Morality should be relative to the behavior of those around us
What is the key difference between Behavioral Economics and Law & Economics, based on the text?
Behavioral Economics focuses on changing the environment for good choices, while Law & Economics focuses on maximizing expected utility
What is the 'So What if I’m Not a Saint' excuse according to the text?
A false dichotomy between moral mediocrity and huge self-sacrifice
What is the focus of 'Moral cleansing' according to the text?
Balancing a bad action by doing something good
What does the text suggest about professional ethicists' behavior?
They act similarly to others with a similar social background
What is the 'Trade-off norm violations' excuse?
Allowing oneself to do something bad because of previous good deeds
What is the main issue with the 'Fairness Objection' according to the text?
It justifies morally mediocre or bad actions based on peer behavior
What does the text suggest about people's tendency to choose moral standards?
They tend to choose standards that flatter their vices or preferences
'Moral identity theory' suggests that individuals:
Work to match others' perceptions of their moral traits with their own perceptions
'Moral goodness isn’t important to us, as long as we aren’t the worst.' According to the text, what should individuals do based on this statement?
Strive for moral excellence
What is the main argument against the 'Moral self-licensing' excuse according to the text?
It allows for doing one bad thing after doing several good things
What is the significance of 'Moral middlingness' according to the text?
It guides individuals' moral behavior based on peers' actions and perceptions
Explore the 'BIG 4' of philosophy - Ethics, Metaphysics, Logic, and Epistemology. Learn about the subfields of ethics and delve into normative ethics and meta-ethics, including theories such as deontology, virtue ethics, and utilitarianism/consequentialism/natural law.
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