Etymology of Ethics — origin?
Derived from Greek *ethos*, meaning character or custom.
Morality — human acts?
The character of acts that determines their goodness or badness.
Traditional & moral science — focus?
Study of moral norms, character, and natural law guiding conduct.
Etymology of Ethics — meaning?
Derived from *ethos*, meaning custom or character.
Morality — definition?
Quality of acts that determines goodness or badness.
Traditional ethics — focus?
Morality of acts based on natural law and duty.
Modern ethics — emphasis?
Creative responsibility, individual freedom, love.
Unqualified absolutism — belief?
Multiple absolute laws that do not conflict.
Graded absolutism — concept?
Higher laws override lower laws when conflicts occur.
Conflict absolutism — stance?
Absolute laws may conflict; choose lesser evil.
Answer 10 questions on Foundations of Moral Character and Responsibility.
1. What does the term 'ethics' etymologically relate to, and what does it emphasize in its meaning?
2. What is the primary role of morality in relation to human acts?
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