Understanding Philosophy and Ethics

Philosophy

Science of beings and their ultimate reasons.

Science of Beings

Study of all things accessible to human reason.

Ultimate Reasons

Fundamental explanations behind existence and phenomena.

Causes

Factors contributing positively to the existence of things.

Principles

Foundational elements from which things proceed.

Human Reason

Cognitive ability to derive knowledge independently.

Divine Revelation

Information from a divine source, excluded in philosophy.

Logic

Principles and methods for attaining truth in thinking.

Cosmology

Study of the universe's origin and structure.

Psychology

Branch studying living beings and their vital operations.

Ethics

Practical science of human conduct morality.

Ontology

Study of being and its various structures.

Theodicy

Philosophical inquiry into the first cause of reality.

Epistemology

Study of the nature and limits of knowledge.

Human Conduct

Deliberate and free actions of individuals.

Human Act

Deliberate act determined by free will.

Morality

Relation of actions to the dictates of reason.

Knowledge

Awareness of what one is about to do.

Freedom

Ability to choose actions without external constraints.

Voluntariness

Quality of being a will-act in human actions.

Material Object

Subject matter of a science being studied.

Formal Object

Perspective or aim in studying the material object.

Rectitude

Moral correctness of human acts.

Ethical Thinking

Ability to analyze moral questions and dilemmas.

Intuitions

Innate beliefs about right and wrong.

Ethics Spotting

Identifying ethical implications in actions and decisions.

Deliberation

Process of careful consideration before acting.

Causality

Relationship between cause and effect in events.

Vital Principle

Essential force governing life and existence.

Human Activity

Actions performed with awareness and intention.

Moral Conduct

Behavior aligning with ethical principles.

Ethical Views

Beliefs about what is morally right or wrong.

Conflicting Intuitions

Discrepancies in personal moral beliefs.

Philosophic Solution

Rational resolution of ethical problems.

Systematic Arrangement

Organized structure of ethical knowledge.

Deliberate Will

Conscious decision-making process in actions.

Human Nature

Intrinsic characteristics defining human existence.

Existential Questions

Inquiries about the nature and purpose of life.

Ethical Dilemmas

Situations requiring moral judgment and decision-making.

Moral Principles

Fundamental guidelines for ethical behavior.

Philosophical Inquiry

Critical examination of fundamental questions.

Cognitive Ability

Mental capacity to reason and understand.

Ethical Frameworks

Structures guiding moral reasoning and decision-making.

Human Experience

Collective understanding shaped by individual actions.

Moral Philosophy

Study of ethical concepts and theories.

Philosophical Branches

Different fields of study within philosophy.

Ethical Implications

Consequences of actions based on moral considerations.

Moral Reasoning

Logical process of determining right from wrong.

Philosophical Principles

Foundational ideas guiding philosophical thought.