Chapter 3: Questions & Answers

Ethics: A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. It seeks to resolve questions of human morality by defining concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, and justice and crime. It also has 3 major areas of study which are meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. Research suggests the problem-solving skills of a diverse group outperform those of groups comprised of the most talented individuals. It adds different perspectives from people with different identities and experiences that may have privileged access to relevant insights and understandings. It also helps form policies and develops research that better caters to the people's needs.