Question 1

What might anthropology be like if moral isolationism were true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropology would be just the same as it actually is. 
B)  Anthropologists could understand people in other cultures, but not judge them as good or bad people. 
C)  Anthropologists could describe the behavior of people in other cultures, but never really understand them. 
D)  There could be no anthropology of any kind if moral isolationism were true. 
A)  Anthropology would be just the same as it actually is. 
B)  Anthropologists could understand people in other cultures, but not judge them as good or bad people. 
C)  Anthropologists could describe the behavior of people in other cultures, but never really understand them. 
D)  There could be no anthropology of any kind if moral isolationism were true. C

Question 2

An ethics of care is concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  How human interests are intertwined. 
B)  The selfish individual. 
C)  Universal maxims. 
D)  The conflict between the egoist and the altruist. 
A)  How human interests are intertwined. 
B)  The selfish individual. 
C)  Universal maxims. 
D)  The conflict between the egoist and the altruist. A

Question 3

The unique human function is rational activity of the soul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How may the utilitarian distinguish between higher and lower pleasures? Is this a good test? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The utilitarian may distinguish between

Question 5

Moral isolationism is the view that we cannot

Accepted Answer

A)  Make moral judgments about other people, only ourselves. 
B)  Make moral judgments about cultures other than our own. 
C)  Treat people from other cultures as moral equals. 
D)  Allow other cultures to influence our moral rules. 
A)  Make moral judgments about other people, only ourselves. 
B)  Make moral judgments about cultures other than our own. 
C)  Treat people from other cultures as moral equals. 
D)  Allow other cultures to influence our moral rules.

Question 6

As opposed to hypothetic imperatives, a categorical imperative represents an action

Accepted Answer

A)  To be practically necessary as a means to an end. 
B)  As objectively necessary without regard to any end. 
C)  As good in itself. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  To be practically necessary as a means to an end. 
B)  As objectively necessary without regard to any end. 
C)  As good in itself. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 7

The ethics of care emphasizes the value of individual autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since unselfish actions produce a feeling of self-satisfaction, psychological egoists argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  The point of all action is to feel that one is a humble servant. 
B)  The point of all action is to achieve a state of pleasant consciousness. 
C)  One cannot help but to be unselfish. 
D)  Helping others makes one feel dissatisfied. 
A)  The point of all action is to feel that one is a humble servant. 
B)  The point of all action is to achieve a state of pleasant consciousness. 
C)  One cannot help but to be unselfish. 
D)  Helping others makes one feel dissatisfied.

Question 9

According to Mill, __________ captures the spirit of utilitarian morality.

Accepted Answer

A)  The golden rule. 
B)  The biblical command to love one's enemies. 
C)  Kant's Formula of Universal Law. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The golden rule. 
B)  The biblical command to love one's enemies. 
C)  Kant's Formula of Universal Law. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

The ethics of care distinguishes sharply between the self and others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Aristotle believed that virtue is a mean state lying between two vices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do you think is the best objection to utilitarianism? Explain.

Accepted Answer

good essay will:
Briefly describe utilit

Question 13

What is Mill's proof of utilitarianism? Is it persuasive? Explain.

Accepted Answer

John Stuart Mill's proof of utilitariani

Question 14

According to Rachels, our ordinary morality assumes that

Accepted Answer

A)  We should refrain from causing harm to others. 
B)  We have an obligation to consider others when we ourselves act. 
C)  We ought to respect the rights of others. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  We should refrain from causing harm to others. 
B)  We have an obligation to consider others when we ourselves act. 
C)  We ought to respect the rights of others. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

Imagine yourself as a psychological egoist in a world in which all others are likewise acting only in their own self-interest. Start in the morning and proceed throughout the day What changes do you notice in comparison to your present life?

Accepted Answer

As a psychological egoist in a world whe

Question 16

Why does Mill think that utilitarianism is not too demanding, requiring that we always take account of everyone's concerns when acting? Do you agree? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Mill believes that utilitarianism is not

Question 17

What is a maxim, and how does it fit into Kant's moral theory?

Accepted Answer

A maxim is a subjective principle of act

Question 18

What is Aristotle's doctrine of the mean and how does it pertain to his virtue ethics?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's doctrine of the mean is a ce

Question 19

According to act utilitarianism, an act is right if and only if

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in as much good as any available alternative. 
B)  It follows from a rule that is part of a system of rules that produces the most good. 
C)  It is universalizable. 
D)  The virtuous person would perform it. 
A)  It results in as much good as any available alternative. 
B)  It follows from a rule that is part of a system of rules that produces the most good. 
C)  It is universalizable. 
D)  The virtuous person would perform it.

Question 20

Glaucon tells the story of the ring of Gyges to

Accepted Answer

A)  Attack the idea that we are naturally inclined to care about others. 
B)  Demonstrate the universality of altruism. 
C)  Illustrate the impossibility of invisibility. 
D)  Agree that virtuous men will always rule the world. 
A)  Attack the idea that we are naturally inclined to care about others. 
B)  Demonstrate the universality of altruism. 
C)  Illustrate the impossibility of invisibility. 
D)  Agree that virtuous men will always rule the world.

What might anthropology be like if moral isolationism were true?

An ethics of care is concerned with

The unique human function is rational activity of the soul.

How may the utilitarian distinguish between higher and lower pleasures? Is this a good test? Explain.

Moral isolationism is the view that we cannot

As opposed to hypothetic imperatives, a categorical imperative represents an action

The ethics of care emphasizes the value of individual autonomy.

Since unselfish actions produce a feeling of self-satisfaction, psychological egoists argue that

According to Mill, __________ captures the spirit of utilitarian morality.

The ethics of care distinguishes sharply between the self and others.

Aristotle believed that virtue is a mean state lying between two vices.

What do you think is the best objection to utilitarianism? Explain.

What is Mill's proof of utilitarianism? Is it persuasive? Explain.

According to Rachels, our ordinary morality assumes that

Imagine yourself as a psychological egoist in a world in which all others are likewise acting only in their own self-interest. Start in the morning and proceed throughout the day What changes do you notice in comparison to your present life?

Why does Mill think that utilitarianism is not too demanding, requiring that we always take account of everyone's concerns when acting? Do you agree? Explain.

What is a maxim, and how does it fit into Kant's moral theory?

What is Aristotle's doctrine of the mean and how does it pertain to his virtue ethics?

According to act utilitarianism, an act is right if and only if

Glaucon tells the story of the ring of Gyges to

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What might anthropology be like if moral isolationism were true?

An ethics of care is concerned with

The unique human function is rational activity of the soul.

How may the utilitarian distinguish between higher and lower pleasures? Is this a good test? Explain.

Moral isolationism is the view that we cannot

As opposed to hypothetic imperatives, a categorical imperative represents an action

The ethics of care emphasizes the value of individual autonomy.

Since unselfish actions produce a feeling of self-satisfaction, psychological egoists argue that

According to Mill, __________ captures the spirit of utilitarian morality.

The ethics of care distinguishes sharply between the self and others.

Aristotle believed that virtue is a mean state lying between two vices.

What do you think is the best objection to utilitarianism? Explain.

What is Mill's proof of utilitarianism? Is it persuasive? Explain.

According to Rachels, our ordinary morality assumes that

Imagine yourself as a psychological egoist in a world in which all others are likewise acting only in their own self-interest. Start in the morning and proceed throughout the day What changes do you notice in comparison to your present life?

Why does Mill think that utilitarianism is not too demanding, requiring that we always take account of everyone's concerns when acting? Do you agree? Explain.

What is a maxim, and how does it fit into Kant's moral theory?

What is Aristotle's doctrine of the mean and how does it pertain to his virtue ethics?

According to act utilitarianism, an act is right if and only if

Glaucon tells the story of the ring of Gyges to

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters