Ethics outcome 1

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Moral Principles that govern a person’s behaviour

Question 2

Morality

Answer 2

The guidelines between what is right and wrong

Question 3

Conscience

Answer 3

A part of the mind to find what is right and wrong

Question 4

Virtues

Answer 4

Behaviour showing high moral values

Question 5

Judgement

Answer 5

To judge the situation and get the best outcome

Question 6

Meta Ethics

Answer 6

The study of where our beliefs come from

Question 7

Normative Ethics

Answer 7

The study of ethical behaviour

Question 8

What are the morals/values?

Answer 8

To think through ethical questions and not apply solutions that worked in the past

Question 9

How are morals/values formed?

Answer 9

People tackling complex issues which they confront daily

Question 10

Utilitarian definition

Answer 10

The decisions that are made for the greater good of the majority

Question 11

Virtue definition

Answer 11

Developing good habits of character such as kindness or compassion

Question 12

Duty definition

Answer 12

The obligation to do something right

Question 13

Strengths and Limitations of Utilitarian

Answer 13

The majority benefit while the minority get exploited

Question 14

Strengths and Limitations of Virtue

Answer 14

Good habits that we acquire, don’t provide clear moral advice

Question 15

Strengths and Limitations of Duty

Answer 15

Undervalues emotions but always treat people well