1. Foundations of Ethics.

Ethics begins from our human nature because of our sense of

valuation. Give at least two (2) proofs for this and briefly explain. (from Module 1)
- The first is Etiquette, which refers to socially responsible behavior and norms that
govern how a responsible individual should act in society. In simple terms, it refers to
the standards of behavior that a community establishes for various occasions, such as
ceremonies, court, formal gatherings, and everyday life. The second is Aesthetic, which
is the study of beauty and taste from a philosophical point of view. It is closely related to
art philosophy, which is concerned with the essence of art and the concepts used to
understand and assess individual works of art. Since childhood, these two have been a
part of our human nature. Every time I went to a birthday celebration as a kid, my
parents or the master of the ceremony taught us some etiquette or rules that we had to
obey while also observing the setting or the beauty of the event.

2. Ethics as a Science. Give two unique characteristics or defenses of Ethics compared

to other normative systems and briefly discuss. (from Module 2)
- Ethical Subjectivism is the first, and it describes moral principles or standards as being
based on a person's feelings. Simple terms, an ethical subjectivist believes that what is
right and wrong is a question of personal preference. While Cultural Relativism identifies
moral principles or standards as being rooted in a culture's ideas, it argues that what
determines whether an action is right or wrong is the culture's views.
3. The Moral Agent. In what ways is the success of Ethics dependent on the moral
agent? (from Module 3 and 4)
- A moral agent, based on the current modules and study, is a person who can
distinguish right from wrong and be held responsible for his or her own behaviors. Moral
agents have a moral obligation to refrain from causing unjustifiable harm. Moral agency
is traditionally given solely to individuals who can be held accountable for their actions.
Corporations may be held liable for their moral acts, such as when their actions cause
injury to individuals. Through this, ethics serves as a guide to moral daily living and
assists us in determining if our actions are justified.