Ethics and Civilisation in Malaysia (CTU152)

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key terms and concepts related to the appreciation of ethics and civilization within the Malaysian context as presented in the CTU152 lecture notes.

Adab

Derived from the Arabic word ta’dib, meaning politeness, being civilized, and having fine character or noble language.

Adat Resam

Customs inherited across generations that become rules or regulations to be followed, covering aspects like birth, marriage, and death.

Adat Istiadat

Formal ceremonies or strict protocols followed for official events such as royal coronations or weddings.

Ethics (Etika) - Language Origin

Originates from the Greek words ethos (character, habit, or way of life) and etikos (morality or good deeds).

Ethics (Etika) - Sosiology

A comprehensive standard of right and wrong that explains what humans should do in terms of rights, responsibilities, and benefits to society.

Etos

The characteristics of a nation, culture, or era that identify the identity and self-worth of a people based on their unique history and background.

Etiket

Social rules and regulations regarding courtesy, practiced in social life or specific professions to maintain relationships and communication.

Moral

The practical application of ethics, consisting of standards or norms that determine whether a behavior is considered good or bad based on reason.

Akhlak

A system based on Revelation ($al-Quran$ and $al-Sunnah$) that assesses the physical and spiritual actions of humans, and is considered perfect, absolute, and fixed.

Prakolonial (Pre-colonial)

A traditional era in the Malay world where concepts of adab, adat istiadat, and adat resam existed as the primary form of ethics.

Kolonial (Colonial)

The era when modern Western ethics were introduced through codes of dress, speech, administration, and formal salutations.

Pascakolonial (Post-colonial)

The modern era in Malaysia characterized by a blend of traditional ethics (adab, adat) and modern Western ethics (etiket, etos) facilitated by direct contact and technology.

Sejarah (History)

A collection of past events and experiences involving individuals, families, and communities that influence the level of appreciation for ethics.

Struktur Sosial (Social Structure)

A social system and the relationships built within a society that drive community dynamics and influence the appreciation of ethics and civilization.

Biografi (Biography)

The life story or account of an individual or leader which is shaped by history and social structures, influencing their personal development and ethics.

C. Wright Mills

The scholar associated with the concept of 'sociological imagination' used to understand society through history, social structure, and biography.