1.2 Week 1 & 2 PPT Meaning Scope of Ethics.pptx

Meaning , Nature and Scope of Ethics

1. Ethics: Meaning and Scope LectureS 1 & 2 "Meaning Nature and Scope of Ethics"  by  Ms Rajshree Beneymadoo  is licensed under  CC BY 4.0

2. Ethics: Meaning and Scope 6-Hour s Lecture s 2 S ession s Ms. Rajshree Beneymadoo

3. What is Ethics? A Study of human conduct It is Concerned with right, wrong Rooted in philosophy Guides decision making It Shapes moral values

4. Why Study Ethics? It Clarifies life choices Improves moral reasoning Strengthens social harmony Builds character, integrity Promotes justice, fairness

5. Meaning of Ethics Derived from the term 'ethos' Concerned with morality Normative, not descriptive Applied in daily life Philosophy of right action

6. Ethics as Philosophy Branch of axiology Concerned with values Seeks universal principles Rational, critical approach Practical applications

7. Nature of Ethics Normative discipline Deals with standards Concerned with ought Value-oriented science Human-centered study

8. Features of Ethics Universal relevance Rational foundation Evaluative, not factual Prescriptive guidance Social significance

9. Ethics vs Morality Morality = practice Ethics = theory Ethics explains morality Morality precedes ethics Interdependent concepts

10. Scope of Ethics Individual conduct Social responsibilities Professional domains Political obligations Environmental concerns

11. Limitations of Ethics Cannot solve all conflicts Dependent on context Influenced by culture Subject to debate Constantly evolving

12. Ethics vs Religion Religion: faith-based rules Ethics: reason-based rules Religion varies, ethics universal Ethics critiques religion Both guide conduct

13. Ethics vs Law Law: external force Ethics: internal conscience Law enforces, ethics inspires Law changes, ethics endures Both regulate society

14. Ethics vs Politics Politics: power pursuit Ethics: value pursuit Politics pragmatic, ethics principled Ethics critiques politics Both affect governance

15. Ethics vs Psychology Psychology: describes behavior Ethics: evaluates behavior Psychology empirical, ethics normative Psychology explains, ethics prescribes Complementary perspectives

16. Ethics vs Sociology Sociology: social facts Ethics: social values Sociology descriptive, ethics normative Ethics critiques institutions Mutual influence

17. Ethics vs Economics Economics: efficiency focus Ethics: fairness focus Economics: what is Ethics: what ought Both shape policies

18. Week 2 Aim of Ethics Define good life Promote human welfare Guide right action Build moral order Achieve harmony

19. Individual Importance Self-discipline Character formation Rational decisions Emotional balance Inner peace

20. Social Importance Justice in society Cooperation, solidarity Conflict resolution Equal dignity Shared values

21. Professional Importance Codes of conduct Workplace integrity Trust in professions Responsibility to clients Accountability in practice

22. Political Importance Fair governance Rule of law Rights protection Just leadership Public trust

23. Global Importance Human rights Peace promotion Environmental care Intercultural respect Global justice

24. Ethical Challenges Today Corruption Consumerism Inequality Technology misuse Climate change

25. Main Branches Normative ethics Meta-ethics Applied ethics Descriptive ethics Practical ethics

26. Normative Ethics Standards of conduct Theories of right Virtue ethics Deontology Utilitarianism

27. Meta-Ethics Nature of morality Meaning of good Moral language Objectivity debate Realism vs anti-realism

28. Applied Ethics Medical ethics Business ethics Environmental ethics Legal ethics Technology ethics

29. Descriptive Ethics Studies moral practices Based on observation Compares cultures Empirical analysis No judgments

30. Practical Ethics Focus on application Solves real dilemmas Guides everyday conduct Case-based reasoning Action-oriented

31. Ethical Theories Virtue-based Duty-based Consequence-based Care ethics Mixed approaches

32. Central Problems Free will Moral responsibility Good vs evil Justice vs utility Relativism vs absolutism

33. Problem of Relativism Different cultures No universal code Subjective morality Challenges objectivity Debate continues

34. Problem of Freedom Determinism debate Choice and responsibility Limits of autonomy Moral accountability Ethical implications

35. Problem of Justice Distribution of goods Fair opportunities Inequality debates Rights vs utility Equity principle

36. Problem of Good Life What is happiness? Pleasure vs duty Self-interest vs altruism Spiritual vs material Universal or personal?

37. Normative Science Studies what ought Prescribes conduct Not factual study Ideal-oriented Value-focused

38. Ethics vs Natural Science Natural science factual Ethics prescriptive Science explains nature Ethics guides action Complementary roles

39. Criticism of View Subjectivity problem Cultural relativity Conflicts in principles Practical challenges Ongoing debates

40. Defense of View Provides guidance Ensures order Promotes values Necessary discipline Universal relevance

41. Conclusion Ethics guides life Bridges theory, practice Essential for harmony Solves moral dilemmas Builds just world