Which of these are ethical arguments?

"Because it's the American way", "Because everyone agrees", "Because it's what your father would do"

How do most people decide what is morally right or wrong?

They learn from their communities

Which of these are ethical appeals?

Do it because your mom said so, Do it because everyone else is doing it

Which of these are appeals to Ethics?

This product is popular, This product is endorsed by a celebrity

Why don't religious appeals always work?

Because not everyone is the same religion

It is wrong to hurt people because of the Golden Rule

Appeal to tradition, Appeal to religion

Give me ethical reasons to become a vegetarian

Doctors say it's good for you, Gandhi said so, Your best friend is a vegetarian

Give me ethical reasons to help the poor

Everyone likes a generous person, Your family says it's good to be kind

Which of these is NOT an ethical appeal?

Diet Coke contains zero calories

Ethical appeals include...

Popularity, trust, and tradition

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1
Which of these are ethical arguments?
"Because it's what the facts prove is right"
"Because it's the American way"
"Because everyone agrees"
"Because it's what your father would do"
2
How do most people decide what is morally right or wrong?
They learn from their communities
They roll dice
They go with how they feel
They use logic and facts
3
Give me an ethical reason to brush my teeth
If you don't, your teeth will rot
Having clean teeth is popular
brushing your teeth makes them whiter
Your breath will smell good
4
You should exercise because everyone agrees health is important
Appeal to religion
Appeal to trust
Appeal to authority
Appeal to popularity
5
Which of these is not an ethical appeal?
Appeal to reason
Appeal to authority
Appeal to popularity
Appeal to tradition
6
Which of these are ethical appeals?
Do it because it's proven to work
Do it because it will make you feel good
Do it because your mom said so
Do it because everyone else is doing it
7
Which of these is an ethical appeal?
Do it or you'll feel bad
Do it or I'll punch you in the nose
Do it because it is tradition
Do it because it's the most efficient way
8
Which of these is NOT an ethical appeal?
All your friends love waffles
Eating waffles makes you happy
Morgan Freeman eats waffles
Our family has always eaten waffles
9
Ethical arguments mostly have to do with
People
Feelings
Lies
Facts
10
Which of these are appeals to Ethics?
This product is really cool
This product is popular
This product is endorsed by a celebrity
This product is 30% more effective
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You should drink water because doctors say so
Appeal to religion
Appeal to popularity
Appeal to authority
Appeal to tradition
12
What is Ethics?
What the facts prove
What is absolutely right
What feels right
What we believe is right
13
Why don't religious appeals always work?
They always work
Because logic is more important
Because they aren't traditional enough
Because not everyone is the same religion
14
Give me an ethical reason to eat vegetables
Your family eats vegetables
Vegetables are full of fiber
Vegetables taste good
Vegetables contain vitamins
15
Give me an ethical reason to stay in school
Society values educated people
It makes you smarter
You will feel proud of yourself
A diploma helps you get a job
16
It is wrong to hurt people because of the Golden Rule
Appeal to tradition
Appeal to trust
Appeal to religion
Appeal to authority
17
Which of these is not an ethical appeal?
Appeal to religion
Appeal to trust
Celebrity endorsement
Appeal to emotion
18
Nobody likes a stubborn person
It's not green
Appeal to popularity
Appeal to authority/trust
Appeal to tradition/religion
19
Ethos/ Ethical Appeals are based on...
Emotions and feelings
Coin tosses
People and what they believe
Facts and logic
20
"Do it because your boss asked you to."
Appeal to tradition/religion
Appeal to authority/trust
Appeal to facts/logic
Appeal to popularity
21
Give me ethical reasons to become a vegetarian
Doctors say it's good for you
Gandhi said so
Your best friend is a vegetarian
It is mean to hurt animals
22
It is wrong to steal because your mother taught you better
Appeal to religion
Appeal to logic
Appeal to popularity
Appeal to authority
23
Give me ethical reasons to help the poor
Everyone likes a generous person
They may help you someday
Your family says it's good to be kind
They really need help
24
Which of these is NOT an ethical appeal?
Diet Coke contains zero calories
Everyone loves Diet Coke
The Bible says "thou shalt drinketh of the Coke."
Your teacher drinks Diet Coke
25
Ethical appeals include...
Popularity, trust, and truth
Logic, facts, and truth
Popularity, trust, and tradition
Facts, emotions, and traditions

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