Morality

Question 1

What is a conscience?

Answer 1

A sense of right and wrong - religious believers believe it comes from God.
- ‘wrong’ is any act that goes against an agreed moral code or the will of God. Is relative and subjective.

Question 2

What is free will?

Answer 2

A human’s ability to make free choices - religious believers believe it is given by God

Question 3

What are the virtue ethics?

Answer 3

1. A philosophy developed Ancient Greeks
   - States that virtue is acquired through practice. By practising virtuous traits i.e. honesty, a person develops a moral character, which helps them to make the right choice when faced with ethical dilemmas.
2. Emphasises an individual’s character as the key element in critical thinking rather than the rules about the acts themselves or their consequences.

Question 4

What is absolute morality?

Answer 4

Permanent ethical beliefs.

- Catholics

Question 5

What is relative morality?

Answer 5

Adjustable ethical beliefs. Allows for necessary evils.

- Protestants and Humanists.

Question 6

What is morality?

Answer 6

Principles of right and wrong.