Question 1

Stoicism was a product of changes in ancient Greece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A stoic is one who is indifferent to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) virtues 
B) others 
C) external events 
D) everything which is his or her own doing 
A) virtues 
B) others 
C) external events 
D) everything which is his or her own doing C

Question 3

Stoics believe in predestination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The two forms of hedonism theory are ______.

Accepted Answer

psychologi

Question 5

Stoicism includes a belief in ______.

Accepted Answer

A) predestination 
B) reincarnation 
C) incantation 
D) rejuvenation 
A) predestination 
B) reincarnation 
C) incantation 
D) rejuvenation

Question 6

The famous political philosopher Thomas Hobbs argued against psychological
egoism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What type of hedonism sees the pursuit of pleasure as normative?

Accepted Answer

A) ethical 
B) pleasurable 
C) moral 
D) psychological 
A) ethical 
B) pleasurable 
C) moral 
D) psychological

Question 8

What are the two forms of egoism?

Accepted Answer

Ethical an

Question 9

Psychological egoism is a theory,which holds that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) all human behavior is motivated by self-interest. 
B) truly altruistic behavior is natural and commonplace. 
C) the unlimited pursuit of pleasure is good for both individuals and society. 
D) virtue is learned from parents. 
A) all human behavior is motivated by self-interest. 
B) truly altruistic behavior is natural and commonplace. 
C) the unlimited pursuit of pleasure is good for both individuals and society. 
D) virtue is learned from parents.

Question 10

If a particular act would benefit our own ______ as well as those of others,that act will not be considered contrary to the goals of ethical egoism.

Accepted Answer

A) hedonism 
B) self-interest 
C) egoism 
D) altruism 
A) hedonism 
B) self-interest 
C) egoism 
D) altruism

Question 11

One of the main effects of stoicism is that it places the onus for becoming good or
bad directly on the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ayn Rand argued that ______ is a destructive idea,devaluing the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) hedonism 
B) self-interest 
C) egoism 
D) altruism 
A) hedonism 
B) self-interest 
C) egoism 
D) altruism

Question 13

Both stoics and hedonists would agree that one cannot become just or courageous if
one behaves in an unjust or cowardly manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Epicurus and other hedonists believed ______.

Accepted Answer

A) that excessive and harmful indulgences were to be sought. 
B) public service was important. 
C) excessive pursuit of pleasure can be self-defeating and bring pain. 
D) advocated unlimited sensuality,orgies,etc. 
A) that excessive and harmful indulgences were to be sought. 
B) public service was important. 
C) excessive pursuit of pleasure can be self-defeating and bring pain. 
D) advocated unlimited sensuality,orgies,etc.

Question 15

The psychological hedonist pursues ______.

Accepted Answer

A) only pleasure and avoids pain in his life 
B) moderate pleasure in his life 
C) only his psychological well being 
D) both pleasures and pains in his life 
A) only pleasure and avoids pain in his life 
B) moderate pleasure in his life 
C) only his psychological well being 
D) both pleasures and pains in his life

Question 16

To stoics,______ should not be considered a bad thing because it has been predestined by God and therefore must be considered good.

Accepted Answer

A) death 
B) hedonism 
C) life 
D) all of these 
A) death 
B) hedonism 
C) life 
D) all of these

Question 17

When an egoist thinks of others ______.

Accepted Answer

A) he is motivated to do the right thing 
B) he is concerned with how others view him 
C) it is merely as a means to his or her own ends 
D) it is for the greater good of all 
A) he is motivated to do the right thing 
B) he is concerned with how others view him 
C) it is merely as a means to his or her own ends 
D) it is for the greater good of all

Question 18

The foremost exponent of hedonism was ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Epicurus 
B) Epictetus 
C) Aristotle 
D) Socrates 
A) Epicurus 
B) Epictetus 
C) Aristotle 
D) Socrates

Question 19

Which of the following phrases best describes the mindset of a stoic?

Accepted Answer

A) Life is predictable. 
B) Everything turns out to be bad. 
C) Everything happens by chance. 
D) Nothing happens by chance. 
A) Life is predictable. 
B) Everything turns out to be bad. 
C) Everything happens by chance. 
D) Nothing happens by chance.

Question 20

Stoicism,egoism and hedonism today ______.

Accepted Answer

A) are widely followed by moral philosophers. 
B) are inconsistent with the values of modern consumer society. 
C) have little support among moral philosophers. 
D) are consistent with the philosophy of Kant. 
A) are widely followed by moral philosophers. 
B) are inconsistent with the values of modern consumer society. 
C) have little support among moral philosophers. 
D) are consistent with the philosophy of Kant.

Stoicism was a product of changes in ancient Greece.

A stoic is one who is indifferent to ______.

Stoics believe in predestination.

The two forms of hedonism theory are ______.

Stoicism includes a belief in ______.

The famous political philosopher Thomas Hobbs argued against psychological egoism.

What type of hedonism sees the pursuit of pleasure as normative?

What are the two forms of egoism?

Psychological egoism is a theory,which holds that ______.

If a particular act would benefit our own ______ as well as those of others,that act will not be considered contrary to the goals of ethical egoism.

One of the main effects of stoicism is that it places the onus for becoming good or bad directly on the individual.

Ayn Rand argued that ______ is a destructive idea,devaluing the individual.

Both stoics and hedonists would agree that one cannot become just or courageous if one behaves in an unjust or cowardly manner.

Epicurus and other hedonists believed ______.

The psychological hedonist pursues ______.

To stoics,______ should not be considered a bad thing because it has been predestined by God and therefore must be considered good.

When an egoist thinks of others ______.

The foremost exponent of hedonism was ______.

Which of the following phrases best describes the mindset of a stoic?

Stoicism,egoism and hedonism today ______.

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Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections

Ethics in Corrections: Guarding Ethically

The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy Making

Ethics and the War on Terrorism

Media Ethics and Criminal Justice

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Exam 15: Egoism,pleasure,and Indifference

Stoicism was a product of changes in ancient Greece.

A stoic is one who is indifferent to ______.

Stoics believe in predestination.

The two forms of hedonism theory are ______.

Stoicism includes a belief in ______.

The famous political philosopher Thomas Hobbs argued against psychological egoism.

What type of hedonism sees the pursuit of pleasure as normative?

What are the two forms of egoism?

Psychological egoism is a theory,which holds that ______.

If a particular act would benefit our own ______ as well as those of others,that act will not be considered contrary to the goals of ethical egoism.

One of the main effects of stoicism is that it places the onus for becoming good or bad directly on the individual.

Ayn Rand argued that ______ is a destructive idea,devaluing the individual.

Both stoics and hedonists would agree that one cannot become just or courageous if one behaves in an unjust or cowardly manner.

Epicurus and other hedonists believed ______.

The psychological hedonist pursues ______.

To stoics,______ should not be considered a bad thing because it has been predestined by God and therefore must be considered good.

When an egoist thinks of others ______.

The foremost exponent of hedonism was ______.

Which of the following phrases best describes the mindset of a stoic?

Stoicism,egoism and hedonism today ______.

The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice

Police Ethics: the Nature of Policing and Police Corruption

Police Ethics: Use of Force,investigations,interrogations,and Lying

Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System

Judges,lawyers,and Ethics

The Purpose of Criminal Punishment

Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections

Ethics in Corrections: Guarding Ethically

The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy Making

Ethics and the War on Terrorism

Media Ethics and Criminal Justice

Duty and Principle

Considering the Consequences

The Importance of Character

A Sense of Justice

Caring for Others

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