Question 1

Which of the following statements are aligned with the perspective offered by deontological thinker Kant:
I. It is only acceptable to lie when done to protect an innocent person.
II. The level of respect owed to another is based on one's relationship to that person.
III. It is wrong to use another person unless mutual benefit is attached.
IV. A person should take actions they expect to be repeated for the same reasons whenever the same situation arises, even if they wind up on the receiving end of such actions

Accepted Answer

A) I and III 
B) II and IV 
C) III and IV 
D) I, III, and IV

Question 2

Which of the following statements best illustrates the view of "utilitarianism"?

Accepted Answer

A) From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. 
B) Cultivating the habits of good character will naturally lead a person to their fullest potential. 
C) An action is right when maximizing welfare and total well-being, 
D) Individuals should pursue his or her own self-interest, even at the expense of others.

Exam 1: Law, Ethics, Business: An Introduction

Which of the following statements best illustrates the view of "utilitarianism"?