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The Six Pillars Of Character Flashcards

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What are the Six Pillars of Character?

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Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship

These are ethical values that guide choices and decision-making.

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What do the Six Pillars of Character provide for society?

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A common lexicon

This helps to unite diverse groups and facilitates communication about core values.

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Why is it important to have a common lexicon regarding the Six Pillars?

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To communicate more easily about core values and understand ethical decisions better

This is crucial for navigating a fractured society.

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What is the significance of adhering to multiple pillars when making decisions?

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We must balance different moral principles to avoid sacrificing one for another

For example, being accountable while also being compassionate.

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How can the Six Pillars improve our decisions and character?

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They can dramatically improve the ethical quality of our decisions

This can enhance our overall character and lives.

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What does trustworthiness encompass?

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Honesty, integrity, reliability, loyalty

It is considered the most complicated of the six core ethical values.

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True or False: Simply refraining from deception is sufficient to be trustworthy.

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False

Trustworthiness involves more than just avoiding lies; it requires meeting the expectations of others.

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Fill in the blank: The standards of conduct that arise from the Six Pillars constitute the ground rules of _______.

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ethics

These ground rules guide ethical decision-making.

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What is the primary role of the Six Pillars in ethical decision-making?

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To act as a multi-level filter through which to process decisions

This helps individuals consider multiple ethical principles.

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What can happen when we focus too much on one moral principle?

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We may sacrifice another moral principle

This can lead to ethical imbalances in decision-making.

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What is considered the most fundamental ethical value?

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Honesty

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What are the two main aspects of honesty?

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  • Honesty in communications
  • Honesty in conduct
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What does honesty in communications involve?

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Expressing the truth as best we know it without misleading or deceiving

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What are the three dimensions of honesty in communications?

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  • Truthfulness
  • Sincerity
  • Candor
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Define truthfulness

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Presenting the facts to the best of our knowledge

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What distinguishes truthfulness from truth?

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Intent is the crucial distinction

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Is being wrong the same as lying?

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No, being wrong is not the same as lying

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Define sincerity

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Genuineness, being without trickery or duplicity

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What acts are precluded by sincerity?

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  • Half-truths
  • Out-of-context statements
  • Silence intended to mislead
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What does candor require in relationships involving trust?

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Forthrightness and frankness, including the obligation to volunteer necessary information

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What does honesty in conduct involve?

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Playing by the rules without stealing, cheating, or fraud

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Why is cheating considered a particularly foul form of dishonesty?

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It seeks to deceive and take advantage of those who are not cheating

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Are all lies unethical?

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No, not all lies are unethical

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What is an example of ethically justifiable dishonesty?

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Lying in undercover operations or to criminals to save lives

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True or False: Occasions for ethically sanctioned lying are common.

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False

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Honesty in communications includes which of the following? Fill in the blank: Honesty in communications is expressing the truth as best we know it and not conveying it in a way likely to _______.

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mislead or deceive

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What is the origin of the word integrity?

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The word integrity comes from the Latin root ‘integer,’ meaning whole number.

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What does it mean for a person to have integrity?

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A person of integrity acts according to her beliefs and is consistent in her decision-making.

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List the Four Enemies of Integrity.

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  • Self-interest
  • Self-protection
  • Self-deception
  • Self-righteousness
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What is self-deception in the context of integrity?

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A refusal to see a situation clearly.

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What attitude does self-righteousness represent?

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An end-justifies-the-means attitude.

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Why is self-reflection important for a person of integrity?

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To ensure that events and crises do not determine the course of her moral life.

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What does it mean to be duplicitous?

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To be deceitful or two-faced.

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What are people without integrity often called?

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Hypocrites or two-faced.

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What is the significance of promise-keeping in integrity?

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Promise-keeping creates a legitimate basis for others to rely upon us and undertakes special moral duties.

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What should one avoid when making promises?

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  • Bad-faith excuses
  • Unwise commitments
37
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Fill in the blank: A person of integrity is _______.

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[undivided and complete]

38
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What is a key aspect of trustworthiness?

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Promise-keeping.

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What should one consider before making a promise?

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Whether you are willing and likely to keep it.

40
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True or False: A person of integrity may be courteous but is never duplicitous.

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True.

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What should be the basis for interpreting promises?

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Fairly and honestly.

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What does it mean to rationalize noncompliance?

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To provide excuses for not fulfilling a promise.

43
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Sometimes, what can we promise if we are unsure of keeping a commitment?

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To do our best.

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