8 Questions
What is a potential threat to ethics according to the text?
False Consciousness
Which concept undermines the idea of free will and moral responsibility?
Determinism and Futility
What can be seen as promoting the idea that actions are morally acceptable if they benefit the individual, regardless of their impact on others?
Evolutionary Theory
Which idea implies that individuals' understanding of what is morally right or wrong can be distorted by their socioeconomic conditions?
False Consciousness
What does legal ethics refer to?
Moral principles and standards governing the behavior of legal professionals
What is the concept of 'Death of God' in ethical terms?
A challenge in grounding moral values and principles without a divine or religious basis
What does relativism propose?
Morality is not universal and ethical truths depend on individuals or groups
What is egoism in ethical terms?
The theory that individual self-interest is the valid basis for all actions
Study Notes
Ethical Concerns
- A potential threat to ethics is determinism, which undermines the idea of free will and moral responsibility.
- Egoism promotes the idea that actions are morally acceptable if they benefit the individual, regardless of their impact on others.
Socioeconomic Influence
- The idea that individuals' understanding of what is morally right or wrong can be distorted by their socioeconomic conditions is known as moral relativism.
Legal Ethics
- Legal ethics refers to the study of moral principles and values that govern the practice of law.
Death of God
- The concept of 'Death of God' in ethical terms refers to the idea that traditional moral authorities, such as God, no longer play a role in shaping moral values and principles.
Relativism
- Relativism proposes that there is no objective moral truth, and that moral principles can vary depending on cultural, historical, or personal contexts.
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