Other topics to study

Question 1

What is ethics?

Answer 1

The division of good and bad. What we should, ought and must do

Question 2

What is a normative claim?

Answer 2

Normative claim is what we should/not do. They’re evaluative, based on criteria, not factual.
Ex: one should not disrespect another

Question 3

What is a descriptive claim?

Answer 3

A descriptive claim refers to a statement that describes or observes a particular aspect of human culture, behavior.
Descriptive claims provide factual information or objective observations about a subject

Ex: she has brown hair, she is 20 years old

Question 4

What’s the difference between a moral dilemma and a moral theory?

Answer 4

A moral dilemma is descriptive, and a moral theory is normative (should, ought to)

Question 5

What’s the between subjectivism, cultural relativism and objectivism?

Answer 5

1. Subjectivism: This means that what’s true or right depends on individual feelings or beliefs. For example, if someone thinks stealing is okay, then it’s okay for them, even if others disagree.
2. Cultural Relativism: This idea says that what’s true or right depends on the culture you’re in. So, if a culture thinks something is acceptable, it’s considered okay within that culture, even if it’s different from what other cultures believe.
3. Objectivism: This means there are universal truths or standards that apply to everyone, no matter what they personally believe or what their culture says. So, stealing is wrong, regardless of individual feelings or cultural norms.