Ethics Flashcards
Lesson 3
The ancient Greek word of ethics
Ethos
It is a philosophical and practical science that deals with the study of morality of human acts or human conduct; branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles
Ethics
Ethics is the science of ______
morals
Morality is the practice of _______
ethics
The same action may be morally right in one society but be morally wrong in another
Ethical Relativism
Ethical Relativism is known as ________ ______________
Moral Relativism
Emphasis is on achieving success or reaching a goal; morality flows from taking actions that have practical results. Like FACTS
Ethical Pragmatism
States that the righteousness and wrongness
of actions is determined by their
consequences.
Ethical Utilitarianism
It is illegal in the Philippines; the debate on the issue is still on its opposing
perspective. with these opposing views, it is
important to look on the ethical issues that
requires deeper understanding.
Abortion
Practice of ending a life intentionally in a manner
which relieves pain and suffering of an individual who
is terminally ill.
Euthanasia (Mercy Killing)
Controversial ethical issue that involves artificial genetic manipulation that is against the moral standards of the society
Genetic Engineering
Covers the morally accepted behavior of individuals in the workplace
Professional Ethics