U1.1: Introduction to Ethics

Question 1

two words that compose “Philosophy”

Answer 1

Philos: Love
Sophia: Wisdom

Question 2

means love for wisdom

Answer 2

Philosophy

Question 3

T/F:
Philosophy is a subject that asks questions instead of giving answers.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The combination of these concepts define how you are supposed to live your life

Answer 4

good + right + value + happiness

Question 5

Ethics came from the Greek word ________, which means _________.

Answer 5

Ethos: character

Question 6

the study of morality of the act

Answer 6

Ethics

Question 7

Morals came from the Latin word ________, which means _________.

Answer 7

Mores: customs

Question 8

standards of which individuals are encouraged to observe in their conduct

Answer 8

Morals

Question 9

personal compass of right and wrong

Answer 9

Morality

Question 10

Characteristics of moral standards

Answer 10

1. can injure or benefit human beings
2. Its validity rests on reason, not on popularity
3. based on impartial considerations
4. associated with emotions
5. universalizable
6. to be preferred to other values including self-interest

Question 11

2 components of moral act

Answer 11

1. reason
2. feelings

Question 12

Identify the component of moral act:
allows you to make the right decision

Answer 12

reason

Question 13

Identify the component of moral act:
allows you to make a humane decision

Answer 13

feelings

Question 14

Which component of the moral act do we share with other animals?

Answer 14

feelings

Question 15

Identify the component of moral act:
seek immediate fulfillment

Answer 15

feelings

Question 16

Identify the component of moral act:
tempers the compulsions

Answer 16

reason

Question 17

Identify the component of moral act:
can sometimes be blinded in implementing and following its own strict rules that it becomes incapable of empathy for the other

Answer 17

reason

Question 18

refers to “personhood”

Answer 18

moral agent

Question 19

particular actions that flow from the personhood of the human being

Answer 19

human acts

Question 20

T/F:
Whatever you say, it is an expression of who you are and how you feel.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T/F:
Human acts determine the person.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

the first victim of a bad decision or a wrong action

Answer 22

the moral agent himself/ herself