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.

ALL except ONE are reasons why we study ethics

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.”