Moral Standards and Moral Delimmas

Question 1

They are norms (general rules about our actions or behaviors) that individuals or groups have about the kinds of actions believed to be morally right or wrong, as well as the values (enduring beliefs or statements about what is good and desirable or not) placed on what we believed to be morally good or morally bad.

Answer 1

Moral Standards

Question 2

norms

Answer 2

(general rules about our actions or behaviors)

Question 3

(enduring beliefs or statements about what is good and desirable or not)

Answer 3

values

Question 4

Characteristics of Moral Standard

Answer 4

1. Moral standards deal with matters we think can seriously injure or benefit humans, animals, and the environment, such as child abuse, rape, and murder.
2. Moral standards are not established or changed by the decisions of authoritative individuals or bodies.
3. Moral standards are overriding, that is, they take precedence over other standards and considerations, especially of self-interest.
4. Moral standards are based on impartial considerations, thus, they are fair and just.
5. Moral standards are associated with special emotions (such as guilt and shame) and vocabulary (such as right, wrong, good, and bad).

Question 5

 They are standards by which we judge what is good or bad and right or wrong in a non-moral way.
 Examples of are the standards of etiquette, standards of law, and standards of aesthetics.
 Non-moral standards are matters of taste and preference.
 Thus, a scrupulous observance of the said standards does not actually make one a moral person and violation of such standards does not pose any threat to human well-being.

Answer 5

NON-MORAL STANDARDS

Question 6

 This refers to a situation where a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which is acceptable.
o This implies that the person has choices to make that will all have results she does not want.
o It must be noted, however, that if the agent is in a difficult situation but is not forced to choose two or more options, then she is not
o When involve human actions with moral implications, they are called ethical or moral.

Answer 6

Dilemma

Question 7

 It is a situation where moral agents are forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which resolves the situation in a morally acceptable manner.

Answer 7

Moral Dilemma

Question 8

 There are three conditions needed to be present in a situation to be considered as a moral dilemma.

Answer 8

1. The agent of a moral action is obliged to make a decision about which course of action is best. She must choose the best option and act accordingly.
2. There must be different courses of action to choose from.
3. No matter what course of action is taken, some moral principles are always compromised.