Introduction to ethics

Question 1

The origins of the word ‘Ethics’

Answer 1

Ethics is from the the greek word ‘Ethics’ meaning custom

Question 2

Moral definition

Answer 2

Acceptable in society

Question 3

Immoral definition

Answer 3

Unacceptable in society

Question 4

Amoral definition

Answer 4

neither acceptable or unacceptable

Question 5

Example of an amoral action

Answer 5

Breathing

Question 6

Relative morality definition

Answer 6

the correctness of the action depends on the situation

Question 7

Absolute morality

Answer 7

an action is always right or always wrong

Question 8

3 causes of mortality

Answer 8

Upbringing, legal system, financial situation

Question 9

What are the two types of knowledge

Answer 9

A priori knowledge
A posteriori knowledge

Question 10

A priori knowledge definition

Answer 10

This is was we know inately

Question 11

A priori knowledge example

Answer 11

Breathing

Question 12

A prosteriori knowledge definition

Answer 12

This is what we find out from experience or by investigating

Question 13

A prosteriori knowledge example

Answer 13

The rules of hockey

Question 14

What are the two types of philosophers

Answer 14

Rationalists
Empiricists

Question 15

Rationalists definition

Answer 15

For them reason and logic is all important

Question 16

Rationalist example and favourite subject

Answer 16

Plato (maths)

Question 17

Empiricists definition

Answer 17

for them experience and evidence is all important

Question 18

Empiricists example and favour subject

Answer 18

Aristotle (biology)