Ethics Reviewer

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Ethics was derived from the Greek word __________.

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Character

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It digs into the meaning and foundations behind ethical language.

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Meta - Ethics

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It refers to judgments of personal approval or disapproval that we make about what we experience through the senses, such as sight, sound, or taste.

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Aesthetics

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This concerns right and wrong actions in social behavior but does not rise to the level of ethical discussion. It is about manners and socially accepted behavior.

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Etiquette

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In these situations, the moral agent does not know which option is morally right or wrong. The uncertainty makes it difficult to make a decision.

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Epistemic Dilemma

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It is a situation where a person faces two or more conflicting choices, and none of these options fully resolve the situation in a morally acceptable way.

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Moral Dilemma

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This theory suggests that all human actions are motivated by self-interest, even when they appear altruistic. According to this view, people act in ways that ultimately benefit themselves, whether directly or indirectly.

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Psychological Egoism

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These dilemmas arise because of the moral agent's own wrongdoings or decisions, leading them into a situation of conflict.

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Self - Imposed Dilemmas

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All feasible actions are forbidden, meaning the moral agent must choose between equally impermissible actions.

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Prohibition Dilemmas

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This is the act of assessing someone else's actions or behavior based on moral standards.

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Moral Judgment