U1.1: Introduction to Ethics Flashcards
two words that compose “Philosophy”
Philos: Love
Sophia: Wisdom
means love for wisdom
Philosophy
T/F:
Philosophy is a subject that asks questions instead of giving answers.
True
The combination of these concepts define how you are supposed to live your life
good + right + value + happiness
Ethics came from the Greek word ________, which means _________.
Ethos: character
the study of morality of the act
Ethics
Morals came from the Latin word ________, which means _________.
Mores: customs
standards of which individuals are encouraged to observe in their conduct
Morals
personal compass of right and wrong
Morality
Characteristics of moral standards
- can injure or benefit human beings
- Its validity rests on reason, not on popularity
- based on impartial considerations
- associated with emotions
- universalizable
- to be preferred to other values including self-interest
2 components of moral act
- reason
- feelings
Identify the component of moral act:
allows you to make the right decision
reason
Identify the component of moral act:
allows you to make a humane decision
feelings
Which component of the moral act do we share with other animals?
feelings
Identify the component of moral act:
seek immediate fulfillment
feelings
Identify the component of moral act:
tempers the compulsions
reason
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
reason
refers to “personhood”
moral agent
particular actions that flow from the personhood of the human being
human acts
T/F:
Whatever you say, it is an expression of who you are and how you feel.
True
T/F:
Human acts determine the person.
True
the first victim of a bad decision or a wrong action
the moral agent himself/ herself
