Question 1

Kant's categorical imperative states that we should do something only if we are willing to have the maxim governing our action become _.

Accepted Answer

universal law

Question 2

Carol Gilligan believed that moral development for a woman was marked by progress towards more adequate ways of caring for herself and others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Aristotle argued that correct  is based on two people's mutual recognition of the goodness of the other.

Accepted Answer

friendship

Question 4

John Finnis endorses_____________ ethics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John Finnis endorses_____________ ethics....

Question 5

Epictetus believed that the good man should live according to nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Do you believe that abortion is ever morally acceptable? If so, under what circumstances? If not, why not? In both cases you must justify your views. Do your views on the morality of abortion commit you to any position on the question of whether or not it should be legal? Explain your answer here.

Accepted Answer

As a complex and sensitive issue, my vie

Question 7

Don Marquis's argument is an argument from .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Don Marquis's argument is an argument from...

Question 8

What philosopher wrote: "The business of the wise and good man is to live conforming to nature"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zeno 
B)  Epictetus 
C)  Epicurus 
D)  Plato 
A)  Zeno 
B)  Epictetus 
C)  Epicurus 
D)  Plato

Question 9

A consequentialist theory measures the morality of an action by its consequences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A consequentialist theory measures the morality of...

Question 10

Do you believe that a theory of what makes an action right should also provide an account of why we should perform right actions? If you do not, explain what you think the purpose of moral theories is, if they are not intended to motivate persons to do the right thing. If you do think that moral theories should be prescriptive in this sense, choose either (a) Kantian deontology, or (b) utilitarianism, and determine how well they achieve this end.

Accepted Answer

I believe that a theory of what makes an

Question 11

Which one of the following was not included in Bentham's hedonistic calculus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intensity: How strong is the pleasure? 
B)  Duration: How long will the pleasure last? 
C)  Value: Is the pleasure a lower, physical pleasure or a higher, intellectual pleasure? 
D)  Extent: How many people will be affected? 
A)  Intensity: How strong is the pleasure? 
B)  Duration: How long will the pleasure last? 
C)  Value: Is the pleasure a lower, physical pleasure or a higher, intellectual pleasure? 
D)  Extent: How many people will be affected?

Question 12

Nel Noddings' book Caring agrees with Kant that caring for others must be based on a firm sense of moral obligations and not on feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you believe that what is right or wrong for a person is dictated by her culture you reject the view that morality has
a rational basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The utilitarian ethics of Bentham and Mill is a version of

Accepted Answer

A)  deontological ethics. 
B)  consequentialist ethics. 
C)  divine command theory. 
D)  virtue ethics. 
A)  deontological ethics. 
B)  consequentialist ethics. 
C)  divine command theory. 
D)  virtue ethics.

Question 15

Bentham was a utilitarian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Basic to the doctrines of Buddhism are the

Accepted Answer

A)  Five Noble Truths 
B)  Four Noble Truths 
C)  Three Noble Commands 
D)  Six Noble Commands 
A)  Five Noble Truths 
B)  Four Noble Truths 
C)  Three Noble Commands 
D)  Six Noble Commands

Question 17

Aristotle wrote that human beings can be happy only if they fulfill their basic human .

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The answer of Aristotle wrote that human beings can be...

Question 18

The second version of the categorical imperative enjoins us to

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A)  treat people as an end and never as a means only. 
B)  decide if the consequences of your action would make people happy. 
C)  ask yourself if you would want everyone to follow your example. 
D)  think about how you would feel if people knew what you did. 
A)  treat people as an end and never as a means only. 
B)  decide if the consequences of your action would make people happy. 
C)  ask yourself if you would want everyone to follow your example. 
D)  think about how you would feel if people knew what you did.

Question 19

Epicurus was a hedonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Aristotle endorsed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological ethics 
B)  Virtue ethics 
C)  Consequentialist ethics 
D)  Divine command ethics 
A)  Deontological ethics 
B)  Virtue ethics 
C)  Consequentialist ethics 
D)  Divine command ethics

Kant's categorical imperative states that we should do something only if we are willing to have the maxim governing our action become _.

Carol Gilligan believed that moral development for a woman was marked by progress towards more adequate ways of caring for herself and others.

Aristotle argued that correct is based on two people's mutual recognition of the goodness of the other.

John Finnis endorses_____________ ethics.

Epictetus believed that the good man should live according to nature.

Do you believe that abortion is ever morally acceptable? If so, under what circumstances? If not, why not? In both cases you must justify your views. Do your views on the morality of abortion commit you to any position on the question of whether or not it should be legal? Explain your answer here.

Don Marquis's argument is an argument from .

What philosopher wrote: "The business of the wise and good man is to live conforming to nature"?

A consequentialist theory measures the morality of an action by its consequences.

Which one of the following was not included in Bentham's hedonistic calculus?

Nel Noddings' book Caring agrees with Kant that caring for others must be based on a firm sense of moral obligations and not on feelings.

If you believe that what is right or wrong for a person is dictated by her culture you reject the view that morality has a rational basis.

The utilitarian ethics of Bentham and Mill is a version of

Bentham was a utilitarian.

Basic to the doctrines of Buddhism are the

Aristotle wrote that human beings can be happy only if they fulfill their basic human .

The second version of the categorical imperative enjoins us to

Epicurus was a hedonist.

Aristotle endorsed:

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Exam 7: Ethics

Kant's categorical imperative states that we should do something only if we are willing to have the maxim governing our action become _.

Carol Gilligan believed that moral development for a woman was marked by progress towards more adequate ways of caring for herself and others.

Aristotle argued that correct is based on two people's mutual recognition of the goodness of the other.

John Finnis endorses_____________ ethics.

Epictetus believed that the good man should live according to nature.

Do you believe that abortion is ever morally acceptable? If so, under what circumstances? If not, why not? In both cases you must justify your views. Do your views on the morality of abortion commit you to any position on the question of whether or not it should be legal? Explain your answer here.

Don Marquis's argument is an argument from .

What philosopher wrote: "The business of the wise and good man is to live conforming to nature"?

A consequentialist theory measures the morality of an action by its consequences.

Which one of the following was not included in Bentham's hedonistic calculus?

Nel Noddings' book Caring agrees with Kant that caring for others must be based on a firm sense of moral obligations and not on feelings.

If you believe that what is right or wrong for a person is dictated by her culture you reject the view that morality has a rational basis.

The utilitarian ethics of Bentham and Mill is a version of

Bentham was a utilitarian.

Basic to the doctrines of Buddhism are the

Aristotle wrote that human beings can be happy only if they fulfill their basic human .

The second version of the categorical imperative enjoins us to

Epicurus was a hedonist.

Aristotle endorsed:

The Nature of Philosophy

Human Nature

Reality and Being

Philosophy, Religion, and God

The Sources of Knowledge

Truth

Social and Political Philosophy

Postscript: the Meaning of Life

Filters