What is the subject matter of ethics in philosophy?
How are these questions approached?
- Ethics: the study of moral values and principles
- Questions include: How should we treat other people? Is there a "good life" for humans? What is the relation between moral values and religion? How do we decide on the moral rightness of social issues?
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The Nicene Creed affirmed:
a. belief in the Trinity. b. that the church and the state should be considered a single unit. c. the distinction between Protestant and Catholic churches. d. that man was born evil.
Which of the following is one of the main objections to the contractual view of a business firm’s duties to its customers?
a. The use of indirect agreements that cover implied warranties b. The idea that buyers and sellers are equals in the transaction c. The assumption that sellers deal directly with buyers d. The enforcement of the doctrine of caveat emptor
Both ethical egoists and utilitarians are consequentialists.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)