OSHA Exam 4 Flashcards

1
Q

(love wisdom) is the set of values, ideas, and opinion of an individual or group

A

$What is philosophy?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

$The Central Questions of Philosophy

A

What is real?– MetaphysicsWhat is true? – EpistemologyWhat is valuable? – Axiology ( study of ethics)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Metaphysics

A

What is real?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Epistemology

A

What is true?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Axiology ( study of ethics)

A

What is valuable?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Theistic View: God and creationNon-theistic: Nature and evolution

A

$Metaphysics: What is real?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Theistic View: Sacred text through revelationNon-theistic: Science through learning

A

$Epistemology: What is True?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Theistic View: Rules of conduct and salvationNon-theistic: Life, Liberty, Happiness, Beauty, Truth, Justice

A

$Axiology: What is valuable?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct with respect to the wright and wrong of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions. (Webster- greek ethos)

A

$Ethics:

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

is moralityGreek word “ethos” meaning characterLatin word “mores” meaning customPrimarily concerned with attempting to define what is good for the individual and for society

A

$What is Ethics?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conductWith respect to rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to theGoodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions

A

$Ethics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

$Development of Ethics

A

PhilosophyReligionValuesCode of Ethics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or groupPhilosophers “Great Thinkers” such as:Aristotle, Plato - Greek PhilosophersMore recent - Martin Luther King, William Buckley Jr

A

$Philosophy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Rule of ethical conduct found in some form in most major religions”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

A

$The Golden Rule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Culturally entrenched pattern of behaviorMade up of:Sacraed beliefsEmotional feelings accompanying the beliefs and Overt (open to view) conduct presumably implementing the beliefs and feelingsOften based on: $The Golden RuleRule of ethical conduct found in some form in most major religions”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

A

$Religion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Beliefs held in high esteemThese values can be:PersonalProfessionalSocietal

A

Values

17
Q

Declaration or public statement of professional standards of right and wrong conduct

A

Code of Ethics

18
Q

Sources for Developing a Code of Ethics

A

The Golden Rule - HistoricallyPersonal or individual ethicsSituational ethicsBusiness ethics

19
Q

Moral principles (principles dealing with right and wrong human behavior) that vary with circumstances

A

Situational Ethics

20
Q

What is good and moral in business transaction?In the funeral business what are good and moral practices?Selling a family something they cannot afford versus -Selling them something they can afford!

A

Business Ethics

21
Q

$Stages of Moral Development (Kohlberg)

A

What is Moral?Synonymous with ethics or ethicalRefers to customs, values, and standards of practice of a group, age, or theory intended to be timeless

22
Q

$Kohlberg’s Stages

A

Pre-moralPre-conventionalConventionalPost-conventional

23
Q

A stage in moral development in which an individual is characterized as not understanding rules or feeling a sense of obligation to themLooking to experience only that which is good and pleasantOr avoid that which is painful

A

$Pre-Moral

24
Q

A stage in moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority

A

$Pre-Conventional

25
Q

A stage in moral development in which expectations of the social group (family, community, and nation) are supported and maintained

A

$Conventional

26
Q

A stage in moral development in which the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede (take the place of) authority of the group

A

$Post Conventional

27
Q

Imposed internally Concerned with motives-motive is a reason or desire causing a person to actConcerned with interests of the individual and society

A

Ethics:

28
Q

Imposed externallyConcerned with acts and conduct (behavior)Concerned with interests of society

A

Law:

29
Q

Rules that govern societyImposed externally by federal, state, and local governments and agenciesRelated to Police PowerInherent power of every government to make reasonable laws to practice the safety, health, morals, and general welfare of its citizens

A

A few words about law…

30
Q

are concerned with the “greater good” of all peopleThe needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few

A

Laws

31
Q

Individual EthicsPersonal standardsProfessionalismPersonal StandardsCultureTheistic or non-theistic(Both contribute to an individuals’s ideas about ethics)CitizenshipFamily relationships

A

In other words…We learn from the people around usWe develop our own ideas about life and deathWe establish personal standards upon which our sense of individual ethics are built

32
Q

Consists of abstract patterns of and for living and dyingRules, ideas, and beliefs shared by members of societyWhich are learned directly or indirectly

A

Culture

33
Q

a belief in God or gods

A

Theistic:

34
Q

A philosophy that does not focus on the worship of a god or gods

A

Non-Theistic:

35
Q

The character of an individual viewed as a member of societyBehavior in terms of duties, obligations, and functions of a citizenFurther shapes personal standards and individual ethics

A

$Citizenship

36
Q

having a sense of honor, upright, and fair dealing

A

Honesty:

37
Q

fidelity (faithful) to moral principles

A

Integrity: