College of Health

Sciences

REJANO, BIANCA MARITHE C.

BSN-1/Blk-4
N116/ M, W / 3:00-4:30 PM
CONTEMPORARY WORLD
QUIZ ASSIGNMENT 1
1. Define the word "ethics" based on your own understanding.
In my perspective, Ethics is the systematic study of human actions from the point of
view of their rightfulness or wrongfulness, as means for the attainment of the ultimate
happiness. Saying that something is “unethical” basically means that it is seen as
something one should not do. “Ethics” can be used narrowly defined, however, so
details follow. It is the reflective study of what is good or bad in that part of human
conduct for which human has some personal responsibility.
In other words, Ethics is a set of standards that society places on itself and which
helps guide behavior, choices and actions.
2. Cite three (3) differences between moral subjectivism and moral realism.
In essence, moral subjectivism is a position that recognizes that the means of ethical
debate are different from the means of debate about empirical fact while not admitting
that all ethical positions have equal value. Moral realism, on the other hand, is the idea
that all moral standards are relative either to the culture or the individual who hold them.
Under Moral Subjectivism:
 Moral statements are just factual statements about the attitude the speaker
holds on a particular issue.
 Reflects the subjective elements of morality

 Reflects the evaluative elements of moral statements

While in Moral Realism
 This is the idea that there is no universal or absolute set of moral principles.
 It’s a version of morality that advocates “to each her own,” and those who
follow it say, “Who am I to judge?”
 It is the view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some
standpoint and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others. 

3. Comment on the definitions of ethics proposed and explained by John

Deigh.
 As to John Deigh, Ethics is often defined as the study of morality but a more detailed
and revealing definition. It is also study of what are good and bad ends to pursue in life
and what it is right and wrong to do in the conduct of life.
Which is very important for me because Ethics can give us real and practical
guidance to our lives, specially nowadays, we constantly face choices that affect the
quality of our lives. And by that, it is significant for us to be are aware that the choices
that we make have consequences, both for ourselves and others. And it also teaches us
to be aware of the responsibility we have for our actions.
4. Can philosophical ethics help create good individuals?
Firstly, learning ethics provides a foundation for good judgment and decision-
making. Those who lack ethical knowledge tend to judge impulsively, which is why the
result is often unreasonable. And yes, philosophical ethics help create good individual
because ethics guides all your decisions in all aspects and it can grant us peace of
mind, emotional stability and the ability to cultivate lasting friendships and relationship
among individuals.