Study Guide for Quiz | Business Ethics | PHIL 323, Quizzes of Business Ethics

Download Study Guide for Quiz | Business Ethics | PHIL 323 and more Quizzes Business Ethics in PDF only on Docsity! PHIL 323 Spring 2009 Study Guide/Content Quiz 1 When I put together a first draft of this study guide, it was almost twice as long as this one. I’ve decided to split the material up, rather than ask too much of you on any given quiz. The material on normative ethical theory will be covered on the next content quiz. I You should be able to identify or define the following terms: Business Morality Ethics Prudence Law Normative Ethics Applied Ethics Specifying Normative Principles Moral Agents Judgment Ethical Relativism Normative Claim Relativism of Judgment Relativism of Standards Psychological Egoism Ethical Egoism Altruism II You should be able to explain the following concepts or ideas in 2-3 sentences Why Business Ethics is a reasonable area of study. The difference between morality and ethics. The difference between morality and prudence. The difference between morality and the law. The limitations of relying on conscience as a guide to right action. The contribution philosophical ethics can make to our moral reflection. The role of judgment in moral decision making. The difference between relativism of judgment and relativism of standards. Techniques we can use to minimize moral disagreement. The difference between psychological and ethical egoism. The general features which acceptable ethical theories should exhibit. III You should be able to characterize the following positions in 2-3 paragraphs. The nature and limitations of ethical relativism or ethical egoism.