Question 1

Kant uses the term "maxim" to refer to a general rule that guides how we act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ayn Rand was an ethical egoist but not a psychological egoist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the two versions of Kant's categorical imperative discussed in your text? How does a categorical imperative differ from a hypothetical imperative? Give some examples of how Kant would show that the categorical imperative provides ethical guidance in concrete circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the two versions of Kant's...

Question 4

John Stuart Mill said it is better to be a satisfied fool than a philosopher such as Socrates who was dissatisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Kantian ethics would argue that abortion fails the universality test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Kant's philosophy,which one of the following commands could be universalized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the truth only when it is convenient to do so. 
B)  Give all of your money to those who have less than you do. 
C)  Always charge less for your product than your competitors. 
D)  Always keep your promises.

Question 7

In Plato's story of the ring of Gyges,the ring had the power to make one invisible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jeremy Bentham accepted ethical egoism but rejected psychological egoism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In his dialogue Euthyphro,Plato took the position that the gods approve of certain Actions because these actions are good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Virtue ethics would argue that abortion is morally acceptable depending upon whether the agent is acting virtuously or viciously,or neither.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

James Rachels says that a consequence of cultural relativism is

Accepted Answer

A)  we could no longer say that the customs of other societies are morally inferior to our own. 
B)  we could decide whether actions are right or wrong just by consulting the standards of our society. 
C)  the idea of moral progress would be called into doubt. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

According to Kant,unless doing your duty is something you enjoy,you are not acting morally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are some of the criticisms that could be made against ethical egoism?

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The answer of What are some of the criticisms that...

Question 14

What is the difference between care-focused feminist ethics and power-focused feminist ethics?

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The answer of What is the difference between care-focused feminist...

Question 15

Psychological egoism is a theory about what we ought to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is Aristotle's position on universal and objective moral principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their application will be different for different people and circumstances. 
B)  There are no universal and objective moral principles of any sort. 
C)  They will dictate the same action for all persons in all circumstances. 
D)  Different cultures and different historical periods will have different universal and objective moral principles.

Question 17

Aristotle developed an early version of virtue ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The paradox of hedonism is the fact that if your only goal is to find pleasure or happiness,you are unlikely to find it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In her book Maternal Thinking,Sara Ruddick says that maternal thinking can characterize one's stance toward life,even if you are a man.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In Michael Stocker's story concerning Smith's visit to the hospital,the problem with Smith's behavior,according to virtue ethics,is that Smith

Accepted Answer

A)  lacked the virtues of benevolence and compassion. 
B)  acted selfishly. 
C)  did not do all he could to maximize the patient's happiness. 
D)  acted in accordance with duty,but not out of a sense of duty.

Exam 5: The Search for Ethical Values

Kant uses the term "maxim" to refer to a general rule that guides how we act.

Ayn Rand was an ethical egoist but not a psychological egoist.

What are the two versions of Kant's categorical imperative discussed in your text? How does a categorical imperative differ from a hypothetical imperative? Give some examples of how Kant would show that the categorical imperative provides ethical guidance in concrete circumstances.

John Stuart Mill said it is better to be a satisfied fool than a philosopher such as Socrates who was dissatisfied.

Kantian ethics would argue that abortion fails the universality test.

According to Kant's philosophy,which one of the following commands could be universalized?

In Plato's story of the ring of Gyges,the ring had the power to make one invisible.

Jeremy Bentham accepted ethical egoism but rejected psychological egoism.

In his dialogue Euthyphro,Plato took the position that the gods approve of certain Actions because these actions are good.

Virtue ethics would argue that abortion is morally acceptable depending upon whether the agent is acting virtuously or viciously,or neither.

James Rachels says that a consequence of cultural relativism is

According to Kant,unless doing your duty is something you enjoy,you are not acting morally.

What are some of the criticisms that could be made against ethical egoism?

What is the difference between care-focused feminist ethics and power-focused feminist ethics?

Psychological egoism is a theory about what we ought to do.

What is Aristotle's position on universal and objective moral principles?

Aristotle developed an early version of virtue ethics.

The paradox of hedonism is the fact that if your only goal is to find pleasure or happiness,you are unlikely to find it.

In her book Maternal Thinking,Sara Ruddick says that maternal thinking can characterize one's stance toward life,even if you are a man.

In Michael Stocker's story concerning Smith's visit to the hospital,the problem with Smith's behavior,according to virtue ethics,is that Smith