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The document discusses the ethical dimension of human existence, focusing on the definitions and distinctions between ethics and morals, including their origins and implications in behavior. It outlines various ethical principles and moral issues, as well as the processes of moral decision-making, judgment, and dilemmas. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of reasoning in ethical considerations.

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The document discusses the ethical dimension of human existence, focusing on the definitions and distinctions between ethics and morals, including their origins and implications in behavior. It outlines various ethical principles and moral issues, as well as the processes of moral decision-making, judgment, and dilemmas. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of reasoning in ethical considerations.

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LESSON IN ETHICS

CRIMINOLOGY II

CHAPTER 1 - LESSON I

THE ETHICAL DIMENSION OF HUMAN EXISTENCE

VALUE
 Ethics, generally speaking, is about matters such as the good thing that we should pursue
and the bad thing that we should avoid.
 Ethics, it is also derived from a Greek word “Ethikos” which means character.
 It is about what is acceptable and unacceptable in human behavior.
 Ethics as a subject for us to study is about determining the grounds for the values with
particular and special significance to human life.

CLARIFICATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY


1. Kinds of Valuation
 Our first point of clarification is to recognize that there are instances when we make
value judgments that are not considered to be part of ethics.
Aesthetics- derived from the Greek word “aisthesis” (sense or feeling ) and refers to the
judgments of personal approval or disapproval that we make about what we see, hear, smell, or
taste.
Etiquette- concerned with right and wrong actions
Techne- derived from the Greek word and the English words ”technique and technical” which
are often used to refer to a proper way or right way of doing things, but technical valuation ( or
right and wrong technique of doing things) may not necessarily be an ethical one as these.

2. Ethics and Morals


 These two defines a personality, attitude, and behavior of a person. The
word Morals is derived from a Greek word “Mos” which means custom. On the other
hand, if we talk about Ethics, it is also derived from a Greek word “Ethikos” which
means character.
 Morals are the customs established by group of individuals whereas ethics defines the
character of an individual.
 Morals are concerned with principles of right and wrong, ethics are related to right and
wrong conduct of an individual in a particular situation.

Comparison Chart

BASIS FOR
MORALS ETHICS
COMPARISON
Meaning Morals are the beliefs of the Ethics are the guiding principles which
individual or group as to what is help the individual or group to decide
right or wrong. what is good or bad.
What is it? General principles set by group Response to a specific situation

Root word Mos which means custom Ethikos which means character
Governed By Social and cultural norms Individual or Legal and Professional
norms
Deals with Principles of right and wrong Right and wrong conduct

Applicability in No Yes
Business
Consistency Morals may differ from society Ethics are generally uniform.
to society and culture to culture.

Expression Morals are expressed in the Ethics are abstract.


form of general rules and
statements.
Freedom to think and No Yes
choose

Definition of Morals

Morals are the social, cultural and religious beliefs or values of an individual or group which
tells us what is right or wrong. They are the rules and standards made by the society or culture
which is to be followed by us while deciding what is right. Some moral principles are:
 Do not cheat
 Be loyal
 Be patient
 Always tell the truth
 Be generous

Definition of Ethics

 Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of conduct of an individual
or group. It works as a guiding principle as to decide what is good or bad. They are the
standards which govern the life of a person.
 Ethics is also known as moral philosophy.

 Philosophy- the word philosophy is rooted in the Greek words that translate to “love
of wisdom” philia is the noun often translated into English as some form of
“friendship” or “love”, while sophia is the noun often translated into English as
“wisdom”

Some ethical principles are:

 Truthfulness
 Honesty
 Loyalty
 Respect
 Fairness
 Integrity

3. Descriptive and Normative

 The main difference between normative ethics and descriptive ethics is that normative
ethics analyses how people ought to act whereas descriptive ethics analyses what people
think is right.
 The main difference between normative ethics and descriptive ethics is that normative
ethics analyses how people ought to act whereas descriptive ethics analyses what people
think is right.
4. Issue, Decision, Judgment, and Dilemma
Moral Issues

 Moral issues are questions or problems that involve ethical values and principles, such as
honesty, justice, or respect.
 Moral issues can arise in various domains of life, such as personal, social, professional, or
political, and often require careful reasoning and judgment.
 Some examples of moral issues are abortion, euthanasia, animal rights, human rights,
gender identity, terrorism, and environmental protection.

Moral Decision
it means to make a decision based on what you believe to be true. Values you learn in you're
life are the basis of your morals.
A moral decision is a choice made based on a person's ethics, manners, character and what they
believe is proper behavior. These decisions tend to not only affect your well-being, but also the
well-being of others.
Some common morals that most people agree on, such as:

 Always tell the truth.


 Do not destroy property.
 Keep your promises.
 Do not cheat.
 Treat others as you want to be treated.
 Do not judge.

Moral Judgment

 Moral judgments refer to judgments that have moral content; they are used to evaluate
situations, courses of action, persons, behavior, etc.

Moral Dilemma
 A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action.
Examples:
“ Cephalus defines ‘justice’ as speaking the truth and paying one’s debts. Socrates
quickly refutes this account by suggesting that it would be wrong to repay certain debts—for
example, to return a borrowed weapon to a friend who is not in his right mind.’

“Socrates’ point is not that repaying debts is without moral import; rather, he wants to
show that it is not always right to repay one’s debts, at least not exactly when the one to whom
the debt is owed demands repayment.

REASONING

 Reasoning is associated with the acts of thinking and cognition, and involves the use of
one's intellect.
 A person’s fear of punishment or desire for reward can provide him reason for acting in a
certain way.

PREPARED BY,

HAZEL AYN G. DUMAYAG, LPT


Instructor

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