MT LAWS (L12 ETHICS) Flashcards
(34 cards)
a branch of moral philosophy focused on ethical reasoning in human conduct.
Ethics
Greek ethos
“theory of things” or “way of living.“
Old French ethique and Latin ethica
“morals” or “character.“
Modern Latin mores
“customs.”
the theory of good vs. evil and right vs. wrong
Ethics
about real-world beliefs and practice
Morality
Ensuring justice for actions and services
Defending
Organizing actions in a proper order.
Systematizing
Reshaping goodness and righteousness.
Remodeling
Connecting past actions to future decisions.
Interconnecting
Focuses on righteousness and goodness.
Ethics as a philosophy
Seeks systematic knowledge and experience of moral conduct.
Ethics as a science
Laws or orders exist to penalize wrongdoing.
Rules
individuals or societies set standards for groups or communities to follow.
Standards
Rules of conduct are evaluated against a standard rule
Principles
comes from learned codes of conduct and cognitive evaluation.
judgement
applies what the mind sees as right or wrong.
common sense
comes from the Latin word valere, meaning “having worth or being worthy.“
values
it exists when actions align with public welfare.
public interest
Seeks the use of ethical reasons for the things or events that have happened or have been happening as the will of the Almighty God.
Meta Ethics
*Implies the institution of moral conduct in regulating what is right or wrong.
Normative Ethics
Refers to the analysis of moral issues such as abortion, animal rights, and euthanasia.
Applied Ethics
Involves the actions and behavior of individuals.
applied ethics
Relates to self-rule and the right to live.
normative ethics
