SSP 114 Ethics Midterm Flashcards Quizlet PDF

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Ethics This is derived from the Greek word "ethos" meaning custom or character.

Moral Standards The norms about the kinds of actions believed to be morally right and wrong, as well as the values placed on what we believe to be morally good and morally bad.

Non-moral Standards The standards by which we judge what is good or bad and right or wrong in a non-moral way.

Morality It comes from the Latin word mos (or mores) referring to customary behavior....