Etymology of Ethics — origin?
Derived from Greek *ethos*, meaning character or custom.
Etymology of Ethics — meaning?
Derived from *ethos*, meaning custom or character.
Morality — human acts?
The character of acts that determines their goodness or badness.
Morality — definition?
Quality of acts that determines goodness or badness.
Traditional & moral science — focus?
Study of moral norms, character, and natural law guiding conduct.
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.
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1. What does the term 'ethics' etymologically relate to, and what does it emphasize in its meaning?
2. What is the etymology of the term 'ethics' and what does it emphasize?
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