Exploring Ethical Concepts

What is meta-ethics concerned with?

• Meta-ethics is concerned with the consequences of moral actions.

• Meta-ethics focuses on the application of moral principles in society.

• Meta-ethics studies the historical development of ethical theories.

• Meta-ethics is concerned with the nature of moral judgments and the meaning of ethical terms.

How does descriptive ethics differ from normative ethics?

• Descriptive ethics focuses on what is, while normative ethics focuses on what ought to be.

• Descriptive ethics prescribes moral standards, while normative ethics describes them.

• Descriptive ethics is concerned with ethical theories, while normative ethics studies cultural practices.

• Descriptive ethics evaluates actions, while normative ethics analyzes intentions.

What are the main principles of normative ethics?

• Pragmatism, positivism, and realism

• The main principles of normative ethics are consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

• Egoism, altruism, and hedonism

• Utilitarianism, relativism, and natural law

Which is not an example of applied ethics?

• Environmental ethics, which focuses on the moral relationship between humans and the environment.

• Legal ethics, which pertains to the ethical standards in the legal profession.

• Bioethics, which deals with ethical issues in healthcare and medical research.

• Business ethics, which examines ethical principles in business practices.

What are universal moral principles?

• Moral principles that vary by culture

• Universal moral principles are ethical standards that apply to all humans, such as justice, honesty, respect, and equality.

• Principles that only apply to specific religions

• Guidelines that change over time

Define ethical objectivism.

• Ethical objectivism asserts that moral principles are determined by cultural norms.

• Ethical objectivism is the belief that morality is subjective and varies by individual.

• Ethical objectivism claims that there are no universal moral truths, only personal beliefs.

• Ethical objectivism is the belief in universal moral principles that are independent of individual or cultural perspectives.

What is ethical relativism and how does it differ from objectivism?

• Ethical relativism argues that moral truths are fixed and unchanging across all societies.

• Objectivism suggests that morality is determined by individual preferences and opinions.

• Ethical relativism is the belief that morality is culturally based and subjective, while objectivism asserts that moral truths are universal and objective.

• Ethical relativism claims that all moral beliefs are equally valid regardless of culture.

Explain the concept of ethical situationism.

• Ethical situationism posits that moral decisions are context-dependent and should be evaluated based on specific circumstances rather than absolute rules.

• Ethical situationism emphasizes strict adherence to moral laws regardless of context.

• Ethical situationism claims that emotions should dictate moral decisions.

• Ethical situationism asserts that all moral decisions are universally applicable.

What does moral pluralism entail?

• Moral pluralism suggests that all moral values are equally valid without conflict.

• Moral pluralism advocates for a single universal moral standard.

• Moral pluralism entails the acceptance of multiple, sometimes conflicting, moral values and principles.

• Moral pluralism denies the existence of any moral values.

How can moral consistency be achieved in ethical decision-making?

• Change principles based on the situation.

• Follow personal feelings without a framework.

• Make decisions based on popular opinion.

• Establish clear ethical principles and apply them uniformly.