Module 1 Flashcards
What is the origin of the word “ethics”?
It is derived from the Greek word “ethos,” meaning way of acting.
How does Merriam-Webster define ethics?
Ethics is the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation, or a theory or system of moral values.
What do ethics teach us?
Ethics teach the way human beings should behave and enable us to think in moral terms.
How are ethics applied in society?
Ethics describe what is morally right and wrong, often influenced by social beliefs and religious teachings.
What abilities do ethics give a person?
Ethics enable a person to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, and to feel accountable for their actions.
What is the relationship between ethics and morality?
Ethics refers to the academic study of right and wrong, while morality refers to a set of beliefs about right and wrong.
How is ethics different from morality in terms of learning?
Morality is typically adopted through social interaction, whereas ethics is an intellectual discipline studied systematically.
What is a human act according to ethics?
Human acts are actions performed knowingly and freely, revealing the thoughts and inclinations of the person doing them.
What does it mean to be virtuous or vicious?
A virtuous person habitually does good, while a vicious person habitually does wrong.
How are ethics and law different?
Ethics focus on internal motivations and values, while law regulates external actions and compliance, regardless of motivation.
Can law be immoral?
Yes, law can be immoral, while ethics encompass both internal and external moral considerations. Not everything legal is moral, but what is moral is often legally recognized.
What does ethics enable individuals to do?
Ethics enable individuals to think in moral terms and work according to those terms.
What are ethics often referred to as?
Ethics are often referred to as moral guidelines for a person’s actions.
