Question 1

Sentientism is the view that only beings with bodies should be the subject of moral concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The main argument for the use of animals in experiments is that

Accepted Answer

A) we would have to use humans to find cures for disease but humans are more important than animals. 
B) they don't complain too much). 
C) animals don't have rights since they can't claim them). 
D) none of the above. 
A) we would have to use humans to find cures for disease but humans are more important than animals. 
B) they don't complain too much). 
C) animals don't have rights since they can't claim them). 
D) none of the above. A

Question 3

Veal calves are raised in cruel and immoral ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A vegan is someone who does not eat

Accepted Answer

A) meat. 
B) meat and fish. 
C) meat and animal products. 
D) pizza. 
A) meat. 
B) meat and fish. 
C) meat and animal products. 
D) pizza.

Question 5

Speciesism is the belief that all species are equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The "evolution argument" supports the idea that human beings have dominion over nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The predominant attitude to nature in the Bible and the Judeo-Christian tradition generally has been

Accepted Answer

A) oppositional. 
B) harmonious. 
C) relaxed. 
D) subordinate. 
A) oppositional. 
B) harmonious. 
C) relaxed. 
D) subordinate.

Question 8

The Western view has tended to adopt an adversarial relation to nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The moderate position on the use and exploitation of nature is that

Accepted Answer

A) nature is at our disposal. 
B) humans are far more important than the environment. 
C) trees have rights. 
D) nature and humans are intimately related. 
A) nature is at our disposal. 
B) humans are far more important than the environment. 
C) trees have rights. 
D) nature and humans are intimately related.

Question 10

The main argument for hunting is that men like it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What should our relationship to nature be?

Accepted Answer

A) Wholistic 
B) Dominion over 
C) Use it or lose it 
D) Don't worry, be happy 
A) Wholistic 
B) Dominion over 
C) Use it or lose it 
D) Don't worry, be happy

Question 12

Science and technology have tended to aid and abet the adversarial relation to nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is possible to achieve a balance between the progress of civilization and sustaining the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to achieve a balance

Question 14

The basis for the use and exploitation of nature is the view that

Accepted Answer

A) nature will destroy us if we don't control it as the poet says "nature is red in tooth and claw"). 
B) we are superior reasoning beings- nature is a resource to do with as we please. 
C) we can make profit from nature. 
D) all of the above. 
A) nature will destroy us if we don't control it as the poet says "nature is red in tooth and claw"). 
B) we are superior reasoning beings- nature is a resource to do with as we please. 
C) we can make profit from nature. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

The different traditions approach nature in various ways.The wholistic approach has always been part of the__________ tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) Western 
B) Native American/Eastern 
C) Christian 
D) Jewish 
A) Western 
B) Native American/Eastern 
C) Christian 
D) Jewish

Question 16

Which architect tried to design buildings as an organic and integral part of nature?

Accepted Answer

A) Le Corbusier 
B) Philip Johnson 
C) Brunelleschi 
D) Frank Lloyd Wright 
A) Le Corbusier 
B) Philip Johnson 
C) Brunelleschi 
D) Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 17

There is a growing recognition that natural resources are being wasted and destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you believe that humans and nature together form a moral community you are a _________.

Accepted Answer

A) speciesist 
B) wholist 
C) sentientist 
D) hippie 
A) speciesist 
B) wholist 
C) sentientist 
D) hippie

Question 19

The difference between a vegetarian and a vegan is that vegans cannot eat pinto beans or wear leather shoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sentientism is the view that only beings with bodies should be the subject of moral concern.

The main argument for the use of animals in experiments is that

Veal calves are raised in cruel and immoral ways.

A vegan is someone who does not eat

Speciesism is the belief that all species are equal.

The "evolution argument" supports the idea that human beings have dominion over nature.

The predominant attitude to nature in the Bible and the Judeo-Christian tradition generally has been

The Western view has tended to adopt an adversarial relation to nature.

The moderate position on the use and exploitation of nature is that

The main argument for hunting is that men like it.

What should our relationship to nature be?

Science and technology have tended to aid and abet the adversarial relation to nature.

It is possible to achieve a balance between the progress of civilization and sustaining the natural environment.

The basis for the use and exploitation of nature is the view that

The different traditions approach nature in various ways.The wholistic approach has always been part of the__________ tradition.

Which architect tried to design buildings as an organic and integral part of nature?

There is a growing recognition that natural resources are being wasted and destroyed.

If you believe that humans and nature together form a moral community you are a _________.

The difference between a vegetarian and a vegan is that vegans cannot eat pinto beans or wear leather shoes.

The Nature of Morality

Consequentialist Teleologicaltheories of Morality

Nonconsequentialist Deontologicaltheories of Morality

Virtue Ethics

Absolutism Versus Relativism

Freedom Versus Determinism

Reward and Punishment

Setting up a Moral System: Basic Assumptions and Basic Principles

The Taking of Human Life

Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing

Abortion

Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing

Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality

Bioethics Ethical Issues in Medicine

Business and Media Ethics

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Exam 16: Environmental Ethics

Sentientism is the view that only beings with bodies should be the subject of moral concern.

The main argument for the use of animals in experiments is that

Veal calves are raised in cruel and immoral ways.

A vegan is someone who does not eat

Speciesism is the belief that all species are equal.

The "evolution argument" supports the idea that human beings have dominion over nature.

The predominant attitude to nature in the Bible and the Judeo-Christian tradition generally has been

The Western view has tended to adopt an adversarial relation to nature.

The moderate position on the use and exploitation of nature is that

The main argument for hunting is that men like it.

What should our relationship to nature be?

Science and technology have tended to aid and abet the adversarial relation to nature.

It is possible to achieve a balance between the progress of civilization and sustaining the natural environment.

The basis for the use and exploitation of nature is the view that

The different traditions approach nature in various ways.The wholistic approach has always been part of the__________ tradition.

Which architect tried to design buildings as an organic and integral part of nature?

There is a growing recognition that natural resources are being wasted and destroyed.

If you believe that humans and nature together form a moral community you are a _________.

The difference between a vegetarian and a vegan is that vegans cannot eat pinto beans or wear leather shoes.

The Nature of Morality

Consequentialist Teleologicaltheories of Morality

Nonconsequentialist Deontologicaltheories of Morality

Virtue Ethics

Absolutism Versus Relativism

Freedom Versus Determinism

Reward and Punishment

Setting up a Moral System: Basic Assumptions and Basic Principles

The Taking of Human Life

Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing

Abortion

Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing

Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality

Bioethics Ethical Issues in Medicine

Business and Media Ethics

Filters