intro to ethics Flashcards
derived from the greek word ethos which focuses on the individual character of a person a specific area of study that concentrates on human conduct and human value
ethics
study of ethics that determines what the whole bible teaches on this topic inherently studying gods moral character in the process
christian ethics
process of how people work through ethical decisions
ethical system or ethical theory
information that is factually true
correct
connected to moral truths that is which “good”
right
goal is to build a virtuous character in order that we may live a virtuous flourishing life that glorifies God. every ethical decision we make is either moral or immoral
christian virtue ethics
what influences peoples ethics
school, daily training, cultural beliefs, traditions, internal moral instincts
why study ethics
integral part of life, usually align with religious beliefs, everyone operates in ethical beliefs, tied to worldviews
why should christians study ethics
to change from instinctive to informed, imprecise to accurate, unbiblical to biblical
metaphysics
ultimate reality
epistemology
knowledge
ethics
in form worldview
anthropology
society and culture
theology
study of God
