What is Consequentialism?

An ethical theory that judges the morality of an action based on its outcomes.

What is Virtue Ethics?

The study of a person’s character and the virtues for determining or evaluating ethical behavior.

What is Religion in the context of ethics?

The system of beliefs and practices in connection to a supernatural being (GOD).

What is Philosophical Inquiry?

Arriving at a clear meaning of the common human issue, prompted by uncertainties or conflicting opinions about duty, morality, and justice.

The science and art of correct thinking, using methods to achieve accuracy and objectivity in explaining what is a valid logical argument.

What is Epistemology?

The study of the nature and scope of knowledge.

The study of the nature of things, what is real and apparent.

What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

1. Identifying the Problem 2. Formulation of Hypothesis 3. Gathering of Data 4. Drawing the Conclusion 5. Reporting of the Results.

What is a Moral Dilemma?

Instances when individuals are confronted with conflicting answers to the question, leading to a difficult choice between two courses of action.

What is the Principle of Double Effect?

Takes root in the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas regarding the permissibility of self-defense.

A Greek word meaning 'custom or habit'.

A complex whole that includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by an individual as a member of society.

What is Ethnocentrism?

The tendency to perceive and judge others according to one’s cultural standards.

What is Xenocentrism?

The tendency to value other cultures more highly than one’s own.

What are the attributes of Human Uniqueness?

1. Personhood 2. Family 3. Culture.

What is Cultural Relativism?

Beliefs, customs, and ethics are relative to social context, implying that there are no universal norms of morality.

The attitude of understanding and respecting diverse beliefs, traditions, and practices.

What are the strengths of Cultural Relativism?

1. Helps avoid moral dictatorship 2. Respects the beliefs of different cultures 3. Promotes unity and harmony among cultures.

What are the problems of Cultural Relativism?

1. Tolerance of social injustices 2. Rejection of higher universal moral standards 3. Assumption that knowledge of other cultures is impossible 4. Vulnerability to racial discrimination.

Things considered important in life; they serve as a guide for human behavior.

What is Racial Discrimination?

An attitude that belittles or looks down on other cultures.

What is Thomas Andres’ Hierarchy of Filipino Values?

1. Close family ties 2. Debt of Gratitude 3. Social Acceptance 4. Social Mobility 5. Self-esteem.

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What is Ethics?

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A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, describing, and recommending concepts of right and wrong.

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What does Metaethics study?

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Attempts to determine the meaning of terms such as right, good, virtue, justice.

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What is Cognitivism?

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Maintains that moral judgment can be true or false.

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What is Intuitionism?

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Suggests that human knowledge of what is considered good and bad is immediate and self-evident.

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What is Naturalism?

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Must be established through scientific investigation.

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What is Subjectivism?

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Moral judgment is subjective.

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What is Normative Ethics?

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The study of ethical actions and questions the standards of what is considered good or bad.

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