Ethics Flashcards
Two types of ethics
Subjective and objective
Describe subjective
When morality is based on personal opinion
Describe objective approaches to ethics
When morality is based on external , impartial set of values /rules
What is the source of the religious objective guidance for observant Hindus ?
Holy books esp the Mahabharat, and the Bhagavad Gita
Yamas and niyamas
Dharma
Gurus , sadhus and monks who follow the teachings of the vedas
Where does Krishna live ?
1 everywhere as Brahman
2 In the heart of every living being as Paramatma
3 In the spiritual world as Bhagavan
What is ethics
Ethics is a system of moral values. These affect how people make decisions and lead their lives.
Ethics looks at what is good for society
What is morality
Actions that relate to what is right and what is wrong
Describe the different types of moral acts
A moral act
Showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
An immoral act
An act considered to be wrong
An amoral act
An act considered to be right
What is a moral dilemma
Is a situation in which you have to choose between 2 equally different or unpleasant alternatives