CHAPTER 1 - APEC - INTORODUCTION TO APPRECIATION OF ETHICS ANC CIVILIZATION IN THE MALAYSIAN FRAMEWORK (1) Flashcards
What is the objective of appreciating ethics at a high level?
To ensure the continuity of civilization.
In the context of society, what refers to the ability to identify positive values?
The ability and capacity to identify positive values that advance civilization.
What are examples of negative values that can destroy civilization?
- Lack of integrity
- Vandalism
- Other negative behaviors.
What does the nation context focus on regarding society?
Government efforts to improve the quality of life for society.
What role does the market context play in civilization?
An individual’s ability to contribute positively to the nation’s civilization.
What is crucial for shaping a respected nation?
A society with high ethical standards and advanced civilization.
What does the quality of a nation depend on?
Its people, background, and civilization encompassing political, economic, and social development.
Why is the practice of proper ethics essential?
To ensure balanced national development and enhance market competitiveness.
Who introduced tools for analyzing Ethics and Civilization?
C. Wright Mills.
What is the sociological definition of history?
An interrelated set of past events and experiences involving individuals, families, and communities in society.
What does the term ‘Social Structure’ refer to?
Social system.
How does ethics within a community impact the environment?
It fosters a peaceful and harmonious community.
What negative implications can arise from violated ethics?
- Moral decline
- Corruption
- Murder
- Oppression
- Other issues.
What is the significance of ethics in human life?
They contribute to the formation of harmony, peace, and well-being.
What is meant by ‘Appreciation of Biography’?
The process of appreciating how a biography is shaped by history and social systems.
Who is Tunku Abdul Rahman?
The father of Malaysian independence and Malaysia’s first Prime Minister.
What components make up the social structure of a society?
- Individuals
- Families
- Communities.
What does ‘Ethos’ mean in sociology?
Characteristic traits of a race, culture, and era.
What are the characteristics of ethics in precolonial society?
Referred to as adab and adat resam.
What are examples of customs related to marriage?
- Engagement customs
- Wedding customs.
What influence did colonialism have on ethics?
The influence of modern ethics from European colonizers.
What is ‘Adat Resam’?
Customs that are customary.
What does ‘Adat Istiadat’ refer to?
Customs and regulations.
What is the definition of ‘Ethics’ in sociology?
Behavior.
What does the term ‘Civilization’ refer to?
The system and stage of social development of a nation.
Fill in the blank: The appreciation of ethics and civilization in Malaysia is based on the timeline of its historical evolution: Precolonial, Colonial, and _______.
Postcolonial.
What is the antonym of good behavior as defined in the text?
Lack of manners.
