Ethics

When do you say a situation is a moral experience?

• participating in political rallies

• watching a movie

• eathing healthy food

• taking a vacation

Why study ethics?

• it's a required course

• to understand my moral compass

• to learn how to judge others

• to take a stand on moral issues that affect the society

Why are the rules important to social being?

• they make human beings superior to others

• they control people to do something they do not want

• they make people know their place

• they make a person become productive member of society even when there is conflict

What are moral standards?

• actions that advances the interests of certain people or group

• it involves behavior that seriously affect other people

• are self-preserving behaviors

• originate from higher authority

which of the statement below best describe non-moral standards?

• non-moral standards are objective.

• they are personal beliefs

• they vary and are dependent on how a particular group set the rules

• they help us live a moral livfe

How do moral standards differ from the other rules in life?

• MS are believed to be universal.

• MS are rules on how a person should behave around others

• MS are policies that help with decision making

• MS are enforced to maintain peace and order.

What is moral dilemma?

• It is knowing that cheating is wrong but you cheat anyway.

• it is about feeling guilty taht you have an edge over your competitors

• you are faced with difficult choices but you have a moral reason for both actions

• only human beings have the capacity for free moral judgments

Why is that only human beings are ethical?

• it is instinctive

• it is altruistic behavior

• our belief in a superior being taught us to be ethical

• only humans have the capacity for free moral judgement

Why is freedom crucial in making decisions?

• so that you will not commit a crime.

• only a free person can understand the meaning of his or her life.

• freedom results to peace and prosperity

• it is our basic human right

which of the statements below does not describe freedom?

• freedom is the ability to make significant choices.

• self-direction is a characteristic of freedom

• freedom is absolute

• freedom has no responsibility