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The relation of Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" to his
ethical system is which of the following?
The notion of perfect Forms, of which The Good is one
The notion of perfect Good, from which the Forms derived
The notion of the "shadows" as a metaphor for human
beings' imperfect knowledge
The notion of perfect Forms, of which the "shadows" are
examples - Answer-The notion of perfect Forms, of which
The Good is one
Which of the following is a major difference between
Plato's ethics and Aristotle's?
I. Only Plato argued for the dominance of reason as a
necessary prerequisite for ethical behavior
II. Aristotle rejected Plato's "forms"
III. Plato insisted on an absolute moral goal ("The Good"),
whereas Aristotle insisted that moral rules or beliefs that
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hold most of the time are often the best that can be
achieved
I only
II only
II and III only
I, II, and III - Answer-II and III
Which philosopher is most closely associated with the
"Doctrine of the Mean"?
Epictetus
Epicurus
Plato
Aristotle - Answer-Aristotle
Which of the following is a major similarity between Plato's
ethics and Aristotle's?
I. Both argued that ethical behavior depends on
maximizing irrationality
II. Both described and ranked different aspects of the mind
(or "soul")
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III. Neither believed that women were equal to men in
moral abilities
I only
II only
II and III only
I, II, and III - Answer-II and III
The Stoics believed that happiness consisted of which of
the following?
I. Health
II. Wealth
III. Tranquility
I only
II only
III only
I and III only - Answer-III
In Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, the
Athenians believe that they have the right to
dominate the Melians because...
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they are innately superior to the Melians.
the Melians have voted to become part of the Athenian
empire.
they, the Athenians, have the power to do so.
the Melians have proven themselves incapable of self-
government. - Answer-they, the Athenians, have the power
to do so.
The "Melian Dialogue" in Thucydides' work is one of the
earliest discussions of the notion that might makes right.
This was certainly the opinion of the Athenians in the
dialogue.
"Excellence in attaining and practicing the virtues" is
described by which of the following Greek terms?
eudaimonia
arête
moira
hubris - Answer-arête.
Eudaimonia requires which of the following?
I. Living well (i.e., ethically)
II. Doing well (i.e., ethically)
Ethics in America DSST Exam Actual Complete Real
Verified Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Verified Answers | Already Graded A+ | Newest
Exam!!!
The relation of Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" to his
ethical system is which of the following?
The notion of perfect Forms, of which The Good is one
The notion of perfect Good, from which the Forms derived
The notion of the "shadows" as a metaphor for human
beings' imperfect knowledge
The notion of perfect Forms, of which the "shadows" are
examples - Answer-The notion of perfect Forms, of which
The Good is one
Which of the following is a major difference between
Plato's ethics and Aristotle's?
I. Only Plato argued for the dominance of reason as a
necessary prerequisite for ethical behavior
II. Aristotle rejected Plato's "forms"
III. Plato insisted on an absolute moral goal ("The Good"),
whereas Aristotle insisted that moral rules or beliefs that
,2|Page
hold most of the time are often the best that can be
achieved
I only
II only
II and III only
I, II, and III - Answer-II and III
Which philosopher is most closely associated with the
"Doctrine of the Mean"?
Epictetus
Epicurus
Plato
Aristotle - Answer-Aristotle
Which of the following is a major similarity between Plato's
ethics and Aristotle's?
I. Both argued that ethical behavior depends on
maximizing irrationality
II. Both described and ranked different aspects of the mind
(or "soul")
,3|Page
III. Neither believed that women were equal to men in
moral abilities
I only
II only
II and III only
I, II, and III - Answer-II and III
The Stoics believed that happiness consisted of which of
the following?
I. Health
II. Wealth
III. Tranquility
I only
II only
III only
I and III only - Answer-III
In Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, the
Athenians believe that they have the right to
dominate the Melians because...
, 4|Page
they are innately superior to the Melians.
the Melians have voted to become part of the Athenian
empire.
they, the Athenians, have the power to do so.
the Melians have proven themselves incapable of self-
government. - Answer-they, the Athenians, have the power
to do so.
The "Melian Dialogue" in Thucydides' work is one of the
earliest discussions of the notion that might makes right.
This was certainly the opinion of the Athenians in the
dialogue.
"Excellence in attaining and practicing the virtues" is
described by which of the following Greek terms?
eudaimonia
arête
moira
hubris - Answer-arête.
Eudaimonia requires which of the following?
I. Living well (i.e., ethically)
II. Doing well (i.e., ethically)
