Question 1

Explain one of the two criticisms of Kant's ethics.

Accepted Answer

One of the criticisms of Kant's ethics i

Question 2

According to the utilitarian theory,an action is morally right if and only if

Accepted Answer

A) it makes the person who does it happy. 
B) everyone prefers that action to any other action. 
C) it maximizes total,net happiness. 
D) it brings only happiness and causes no pain. 
A) it makes the person who does it happy. 
B) everyone prefers that action to any other action. 
C) it maximizes total,net happiness. 
D) it brings only happiness and causes no pain.

Question 3

Consequentialism

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A) is best represented by Ross's theory of ethics. 
B) states that sometimes the consequences of our actions can be morally relevant. 
C) states that the moral rightness of an action is determined solely by its results. 
D) differs from nonconsequentialism because nonconsequentialism denies that consequences have any moral significance. 
A) is best represented by Ross's theory of ethics. 
B) states that sometimes the consequences of our actions can be morally relevant. 
C) states that the moral rightness of an action is determined solely by its results. 
D) differs from nonconsequentialism because nonconsequentialism denies that consequences have any moral significance.

Question 4

All moral rights are legal rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to W.D.Ross,we have immediate intuitive knowledge of the basic prima facie moral obligations/principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Richard Brandt defends a form of act utilitarianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rule utilitarianism applies the utilitarian standard,not to individual actions,but to moral codes as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adam Smith made the point that individual pursuit of self-interest (egoistic conduct),even when subject to rules and constraints,always undermines the utilitarian goal of producing the most good for all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Immanuel Kant,moral reasoning is based on observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kant believed that we should always act

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A) in such a way that we can will the maxim of our action to be a local law. 
B) in a way that treats success as an end in itself,never merely as means. 
C) in a way that would be universally unacceptable to all rational beings. 
D) in a way that we can will the maxim of our action to become a universal law. 
A) in such a way that we can will the maxim of our action to be a local law. 
B) in a way that treats success as an end in itself,never merely as means. 
C) in a way that would be universally unacceptable to all rational beings. 
D) in a way that we can will the maxim of our action to become a universal law.

Question 11

Supererogatory actions are

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A) actions that are normally wrong to do,but can sometimes be right. 
B) actions that it would be good to do but not immoral not to do. 
C) actions that we are morally required to do,all things considered. 
D) actions that are wrong even though they produce some good. 
A) actions that are normally wrong to do,but can sometimes be right. 
B) actions that it would be good to do but not immoral not to do. 
C) actions that we are morally required to do,all things considered. 
D) actions that are wrong even though they produce some good.

Question 12

Normative theories of ethics propose some principle or principles for distinguishing right actions from wrong actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One feature about utilitarianism that makes it appealing as a standard for moral decisions in business and nonbusiness organizations is that it provides a clear and straightforward basis for formulating and testing policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A supererogatory act is an act that would be good to do,but not doing it is not wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Kant,when does an action have moral worth?

Accepted Answer

According to Immanuel Kant, an 18th-cent

Question 16

Explain one of the three criticisms of Utilitarianism.

Accepted Answer

One criticism of Utilitarianism is that

Question 17

Immanuel Kant believed that it is only when we act out of empathy for others that our actions have moral worth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The connection between rights and duties is that,generally speaking,if you have a right to do something,then someone else has a correlative duty to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following represents a utilitarian belief?

Accepted Answer

A) Rightness is determined by what most people want,i.e. ,by majority rule. 
B) Rightness is determined by what will bring about the most good. 
C) We should concern ourselves only with the immediate results of our actions. 
D) We must always disregard our own happiness when deciding what to do. 
A) Rightness is determined by what most people want,i.e. ,by majority rule. 
B) Rightness is determined by what will bring about the most good. 
C) We should concern ourselves only with the immediate results of our actions. 
D) We must always disregard our own happiness when deciding what to do.

Question 20

Name one circumstance that Ronald Green thinks that "everybody's doing it" can be a legitimate excuse? Which normative theory does Green seem to accept? How could someone object to Green's position?

Accepted Answer

One circumstance that Ronald Green think

Explain one of the two criticisms of Kant's ethics.

According to the utilitarian theory,an action is morally right if and only if

Consequentialism

All moral rights are legal rights.

According to W.D.Ross,we have immediate intuitive knowledge of the basic prima facie moral obligations/principles.

Richard Brandt defends a form of act utilitarianism.

Rule utilitarianism applies the utilitarian standard,not to individual actions,but to moral codes as a whole.

Adam Smith made the point that individual pursuit of self-interest (egoistic conduct),even when subject to rules and constraints,always undermines the utilitarian goal of producing the most good for all.

According to Immanuel Kant,moral reasoning is based on observation.

Kant believed that we should always act

Supererogatory actions are

Normative theories of ethics propose some principle or principles for distinguishing right actions from wrong actions.

One feature about utilitarianism that makes it appealing as a standard for moral decisions in business and nonbusiness organizations is that it provides a clear and straightforward basis for formulating and testing policies.

A supererogatory act is an act that would be good to do,but not doing it is not wrong.

According to Kant,when does an action have moral worth?

Explain one of the three criticisms of Utilitarianism.

Immanuel Kant believed that it is only when we act out of empathy for others that our actions have moral worth.

The connection between rights and duties is that,generally speaking,if you have a right to do something,then someone else has a correlative duty to act in a certain way.

Which of the following represents a utilitarian belief?

Name one circumstance that Ronald Green thinks that "everybody's doing it" can be a legitimate excuse? Which normative theory does Green seem to accept? How could someone object to Green's position?

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Exam 2: Normative Theories of Ethics

Explain one of the two criticisms of Kant's ethics.

According to the utilitarian theory,an action is morally right if and only if

Consequentialism

All moral rights are legal rights.

According to W.D.Ross,we have immediate intuitive knowledge of the basic prima facie moral obligations/principles.

Richard Brandt defends a form of act utilitarianism.

Rule utilitarianism applies the utilitarian standard,not to individual actions,but to moral codes as a whole.

Adam Smith made the point that individual pursuit of self-interest (egoistic conduct),even when subject to rules and constraints,always undermines the utilitarian goal of producing the most good for all.

According to Immanuel Kant,moral reasoning is based on observation.

Kant believed that we should always act

Supererogatory actions are

Normative theories of ethics propose some principle or principles for distinguishing right actions from wrong actions.

One feature about utilitarianism that makes it appealing as a standard for moral decisions in business and nonbusiness organizations is that it provides a clear and straightforward basis for formulating and testing policies.

A supererogatory act is an act that would be good to do,but not doing it is not wrong.

According to Kant,when does an action have moral worth?

Explain one of the three criticisms of Utilitarianism.

Immanuel Kant believed that it is only when we act out of empathy for others that our actions have moral worth.

The connection between rights and duties is that,generally speaking,if you have a right to do something,then someone else has a correlative duty to act in a certain way.

Which of the following represents a utilitarian belief?

Name one circumstance that Ronald Green thinks that "everybody's doing it" can be a legitimate excuse? Which normative theory does Green seem to accept? How could someone object to Green's position?

The Nature of Morality

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 1: Basic Issues

The Workplace 2: Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters