ETHICS Flashcards
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According to (?), ethics originated from the Greek word ethos, which
means custom, characteristic, or habitual way of doing things, or action that is properly derived
from one’s character.
Pasco, et al., (2018)
It is also connected with another Greek word ēthikos, which means??
characteristic, customary, or habitual.
what is the plural of mos and moris??
mores
Therefore, by etymology, ethical and
moral are??
synonymous
T or F
the origin of the adjective moral is equivalent to ethos.
T
For (?), ethics is a normative science of the conduct of human beings living in
societies. It judges conduct as right or wrong, good or bad
Lilie(1957)
For (?), ethics is concerned about men’s habits and customs. It seeks the
underlying principles behind these habitual acts, and investigates what constitutes the
rightness or wrongness of these principles, the good or evil of these habits.
Mackenzie (1901)
For (?), ethics is both a normative and a practical science that is based
on reason. It studies human conduct and provides norms for its natural integrity and
honesty. (p.8)
Montemayor (1994)
For (?), ethics for Filipino students is philosophy of human action that
enables them to learn the art of living. (p.19)
Pasco, et al., (2018)
As a branch of philosophy, ethics can be divided into??
Normative, Metaethics, and Applied
ethics.
, is concerned on the various theories that serves as the basis of moral rules that governs behavior. Its scope of inquiry includes asking the reasons
behind as to why or why not a particular act should be committed.
normative ethics
it attempts to answer non-moral questions about morality. Its primary concern is the study
of meanings and the various epistemological foundations of moral statements
metaethics
is the field that deals with clear and specific moral questions. It is the branch of ethics that
primarily deals with ethical situations and questions regarding abortion, cloning, and other
moral issues
applied
ethics
who is the proponent of football analogy?
Mark Dimock and Andrew Fisher.
They compared an applied ethicist to that of a
football player. When he kicks the ball, there is a possibility that he might score a goal. In this
sense, an applied ethicist can score a goal by offering sound and rational arguments. If he is
able to convince someone to change his moral perspectives, then it counts as a goal.
football analogy
in the football analogy who serves as the referee?
normative ethicist
is concerned with setting up the rules to be
followed in playing the game.
normative ethicist
in the football analogy what is the role of the metaethics? Instead of playing the game themselves, they provide comments and
judgments as the game is being played
football commentator
Our sense of
morality, which stems from traditionally accepted and established ethical norms are being (?), (?) and (?)
questioned, scrutinized, and undermined.
why does it is relevant the ethical problems that we encounter?
because it affect our daily life
both requires a deep understanding of the basic principles that govern and guide human action, and living a life that is responsible for everyone’s welfare.
truly moral life
(?) attempts to find out the truth about the
rightness or wrongness of human conduct
Ethics
T or F
The problems confronting humankind can be traced to our irresponsibility and neglect
for the most basic human value, our dignity as a human person
T
is a code of what is right or wrong without reference to specific behaviors or
beliefs (Lynn, 1997). It deals with matters that the person thinks have serious consequence and
is based on good reason and impartial considerations overriding self-interest.
MORAL STANDARD
