ETH 0008-15 Ethics | cHE3-2 Qo x (000 5 Module 1: Understanding Moral Philosophy Ampong, Mark Louis A. 2019-01764 What is the difference between Ethics and Morality? Q (Ethics ose ) Morality oa * systematic study of the rightness or wrongness of a human action * the science of Morals * provides systems of moral principles and the reasons why _ these principles are valid Metaethics The field of analytical philosophy which is concerned with the nature, origin, structure, or foundation of moral or ethical terms such @s “right,” “wrong, “good," “bad,” “ought, and s0 on is called Metaethics. itis a second- order philosophy, and it tries to enquire into the meaning or nature of good rather than providing an explanation of what is a good action, Thus, Metaethics may be defined as the study of the nature of moral words, phrases and sentences, as well as the process of determining their meaning, * rightness or wrongness of ahuman action * the practice of Ethics * refers to principles of right or wrong behavior or rightness and wrongness of human action e How does moral reasoning differ from other types of reasoning? What are the person's intention for ‘acting ethically? imply in terms of ethics? ° ‘What do words like ‘good’ and ‘right’,@© rots stpecen rots br Normative Ethics The study of ethical action is known as normative ethics. It's a field of philosophical ethics that focuses at the range of questions that occur while thinking about how one should conduct morally. Normative ethics is @ subset of ethics that attempts to answer issues like “What is the right/appropriate thing to do?™. It focuses on prescribing ‘good’ and ‘proper’ behaviors, or how one ‘should’ or ought to’ act or behave. Q _ suttotonsm omerty sung philosophy? © _itwronsto itt one person to save ‘many lives? ‘Should the rightness of one’s conduct be determined by the results of their acts? @ sree ort ts toreoertons? Applied Ethics The application of moral principles to real~ world behaviors and situations is known as applied ethics. Practical ethics is the application of ethical theory to the evaluation and resolution of ethical issues. It heavily relies on case studies as there as different fields such as business, medicine, environment, media, law, sex, etc.) eo Is it appropriate to make prostitution legal? © _irnscessary tome personal, recreational drug usage illegal? climate change for the benefit of future oO ‘Shouldn't we be trying to slow down generations? Explain the Need of Studying Ethics Q. O00 + Ethics is a set of views about what is ethically right or acceptable. When a conduct, action, or purpose cannot be accepted by all members of society, the policy should be deemed in violation of expected ethical and religious norms. The study of ethics assists a person in critically examining his life and evaluating his actions, choices, and decisions. It enables a person to understand who he truly is, what is best for him, and how to obtain what he desires.Suggested Activity Why is it acceptable to eat a chicken but not a dog? Type something. Screenshot of Post : — : = @> r @ 3 2 2 oe t 7. J . a eB