1.3 Intro Flashcards
what is the lack of knowledge, info, wisdom or awareness
ignorance
what is the processing of beliefs or virtues that one does not hold; contrarian behavior
hypocrisy
what are superior attitude displayed in an overbearing or presumptuous manner, claims or assumptions
arrogance
what is intense and selfish desire for something
greed
what directs instincts
the law of human nature (moral law)
ethics deals with ___
oughts (should)
what two terms are used interchangeably
ethics and morality
difference between ethics and morality
collective body (ethics) vs. individual (moral)
what are persistent beliefs which a person has a continuing predilection, preference or adherence
values
what are qualities or behaviors exhibiting a high moral standard
virtues
are ethics and law separate concepts but often overlap within a dilemma but not always in alignment
YES
ethics = ought to do
law = must do
may ethical standards be used to judge law
YES
action may be ethical but unlawful
action may be unethical but legal
experiential framework for core issues
- ethics
- morals
- law
the right thing in any situation is whatever will do the most good for the greatest number of people
utilitarian ethics
one’s duty (obligation) is to act in this way rather than respond to emotions, opinons, traditions norms or end goal
Kantianism ethics