Chapter 8 - Ethics Flashcards
Moral principles based on values, morals, conduct, or belief
ethics
Measurement of importance, merit, or worth; ideals about what is desirable or undesirable
values
The identification of what is right and wrong
morals
theory that states that if something is right, it is always right, and if it is wrong, it is always wrong
moral absolutism
Theory that assumes that what is right for one person is right for everyone, and if it is wrong, it is always wrong
moral universalism
The theory that states that the question about what is right and wrong can be answered only by the individual
moral relativism
Theory that states that there is no answer to what is right or wrong based on the presumption that in order to answer a moral question, a person would need to completely remove all emotions and believes before making a decision, which is impossible
moral nihilism
Striving for moral excellence, goodness, or righteousness
virtue
What are the two components that we encounter in life that contribute to the development of our morals?
etiquette and protocol
Acceptable behavior determined by custom, society, or professional standards
etiquette
Procedures determined by an authority that dictate responsible behavior
protocol
Truths that a person holds that are not based on tangible evidence
beliefs
Competing interests exist at the same time
conflict
Situation that exists were possible outcomes are incompatible or undesirable
dilemma
Name the four moral principles.
- Absolutism
- Universalism
- Relativism
- Nihilism
