Ethics/ values and moral issues (Difficult) Quiz

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📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Ethics/ values and moral issues – Difficult

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Which term refers to the ethical belief that individuals should act in their own self-interest?

Utilitarianism

Nihilism

Altruism

Egoism

None

Egoism is the ethical theory that individuals should act in their own self-interest. Utilitarianism focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number, altruism on selfless concern for others, and nihilism on the rejection of moral principles.

What is the term for a moral principle that is considered universally applicable?

Categorical imperative

Situational ethics

Consequentialism

Relative ethics

None

The categorical imperative, introduced by Immanuel Kant, is a universal moral law that applies to all rational beings. Relative ethics and situational ethics vary based on circumstances, while consequentialism judges actions by their outcomes.

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