Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics

Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics

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Religious Studies

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the best description of the critical reasoning that is involved in doing Ethics?

Back

Constantly re-examining right and wrong as we face new situations

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is correct about the definition of subjective truth?

Back

Subjective truth is based on personal experience.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What stance does the “What is Ethics?” article from Santa Clara University take on law?

Back

Laws sometimes reflect Ethical standards; however, there are also many cases of unethical Laws and, therefore, Law is not the same as Ethics.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All of the following are true about Ethics except:
- Ethics describes how the world ought to be.
- Ethics has an end point, which happens when one has mastered ethical principles.
- Ethics are often grounded in communal standards of right and wrong.
- Ethics involves constant reflection throughout one’s life.

Back

Ethics has an end point, which happens when one has mastered ethical principles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All of the following statements are true according to the Santa Clara University article entitled “What is Ethics?” EXCEPT: When law conflicts with feeling, we must choose feeling because it comes from within. Sometimes doing what is right can feel uncomfortable initially, but this should not discourage us from choosing what is right. Our feelings can lead us to do what is wrong; for example, the feeling of anger, if not controlled, can lead to hurting others. Feelings change, and something that changes easily does not always dictate what is right.

Back

Sometimes doing what is right can feel uncomfortable initially, but this should not discourage us from choosing what is right.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The belief that there are no moral rules that apply to all cultures or all people is called _.

Back

relativism

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement correctly represents the perspective of our textbook?

  1. Relativism is necessary for the study of Ethics because it is the only approach that respects different perspectives.
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  1. Relativism allows us to make universal moral claims about what is right or wrong, which is the foundation of all Ethical discussion.
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  1. Relativism is dangerous to Ethics because it refuses to recognize that circumstances matter.
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  1. Relativism is a threat to the study of Ethics because it does not allow us to create any objective definition of right and wrong that we can discuss, debate, and reflect on.

Back

Relativism is a threat to the study of Ethics because it does not allow us to create any objective definition of right and wrong that we can discuss, debate, and reflect on.

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