Ethics 2nd Sem Quiz 1

This branch of philosophy examines the moral standards of the individual or society and asking how these standards apply to one's life and whether these are reasonable or unreasonable.

• values education

• ethics

• morality

• norms

The source and ground of all ethics is that the capacity of man for self- determination, the capacity to go beyond what he finds himself at the start the capacity to deliberate, to make plans, to make decisions, to act, to adopt a way of life.

• will

• intellect

• consciousness

• emotion

ALL except ONE are reasons why we study ethics

• Ethics makes clear distinction why one act is better than the other.

• Ethics is experiences in our field or profession.

• Moral conduct and ethical system must be intelligibly appraised and criticized.

• Ethics seeks to point out to men and women to simply follow the moral teachings of the elders.

The “right” things to eat and the “accepted” way of performing a heart surgery are examples of what type of norms?

• Technical Norm

• Aesthetical Norm

•  Social/Societal Norm

• Ethical Norm

This type of norm refers to some ideal visions of man which are non-negotiables, aiming at reaching an ideal stage or perfection of man which serves as the ultimate end or goal.

• Technical Norm

• Aesthetical Norm

• Social/Societal Norm

• Ethical Norm

It means what is intrinsically desirable to any person as they answer his/her human need, desire or yearning.

• Ethics

• Morality

• Values

• Moral Reflection

This ethical theory teaches that the morality of an action is grounded by some form of authority independent of the consequences that such actions generate.

• Deontological Ethical Theory

• Teleological Ethical Theory

• Personalist Theory

According to this ethical theory, actions are evaluated as moral/ immoral depending on whether they help or hinder in the achievement of the chosen end.

• Deontological Ethical Theory

• Personalist Theory

• Teleological Ethical Theory

• De-constructionism

Personal biases, prejudices, wrong education may lead to misjudgment and misinterpretation of the moral principles. This is described to be _________

• conscience in crisis

• erroneous conscience

• absolute good

• judgement-event

It is a leap of judgment demanding for a purification of heart and a reinterpretation of the moral principle which leads to a metanoia or a “conversion.”

• erroneous conscience

• absolute good

• conscience in crisis

• judgement-event