HAN 335 MIDTERM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION.
ethics - (ANSWER)Branch of philosophy that tries to determine whether actions are "right" or "wrong
absolutism - (ANSWER)everyone should have a sense of what's right and wrong
relativism - (ANSWER)a sense of right and wrong is dependent on context and situation
morality - (ANSWER)the relationships between people and how they can best live in peace and harmony
values - (ANSWER)the framework, language, and ideas people use to talk about things they feel are
important
duties - (ANSWER)a description of actions in response to things either you or society believes you need
to be doing; this is based on actions
moral vs. ethical - (ANSWER)morality keeps individuals and groups directed towards virtuous behaviors.
ethics is a study of this morality taking into consideration time and location.
how to look at a problem - (ANSWER)1. analysis: what is the problem? what aspects of morality are
involved?
2.reflection: what role do i play in the problem? am i behaving morally?
3. resolution: what is the best way to act?
4. action: steps taken to work toward the resolution
John Stuart Mill - (ANSWER)British philosopher who advocated utilitarianism. Believed in creating a
moral code based on secular situations, rather than religion.
utilitarianism - (ANSWER)one must act to produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number of
people
deontologism - (ANSWER)-duty driven; we must always do the right thing
, HAN 335 MIDTERM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION.
-people must rise above selfishness and concentrate on their duty
-acts that conform to moral law or can be universally applied to all people are considered good
Immanuel Kant - (ANSWER)Russian philosopher of deontologism
-motive is more important than consequence
-act must be done from one's moral duty
-lying is wrong even if a lie would result in great good for society
-autonomy requires that man follows universal rational principles and does not have the freedom to do
whatever one wishes
natural law - (ANSWER)Thomas Aquinas
-religious based theory
-actions are considered against natural law if against church doctrine
-rational god created rational law so humans should apply these laws
virtue ethics (originated with Plato and Aristotle) - (ANSWER)-characteristics deeply engrained in a
person so individuals should not be influenced by others who dont hold the same values
-good character traits allow people to make right decisions in life
-when virtues are practiced, they become a habit
-Dominant theory in Western moral philosophy until the Enlightenment
-Virtues include courage, compassion, wisdom, self love, forgiveness, loyalty
nonmaleficence - (ANSWER)do no harm
beneficence - (ANSWER)do good
justice - (ANSWER)treating individuals fairly and equally
SOLUTION.
ethics - (ANSWER)Branch of philosophy that tries to determine whether actions are "right" or "wrong
absolutism - (ANSWER)everyone should have a sense of what's right and wrong
relativism - (ANSWER)a sense of right and wrong is dependent on context and situation
morality - (ANSWER)the relationships between people and how they can best live in peace and harmony
values - (ANSWER)the framework, language, and ideas people use to talk about things they feel are
important
duties - (ANSWER)a description of actions in response to things either you or society believes you need
to be doing; this is based on actions
moral vs. ethical - (ANSWER)morality keeps individuals and groups directed towards virtuous behaviors.
ethics is a study of this morality taking into consideration time and location.
how to look at a problem - (ANSWER)1. analysis: what is the problem? what aspects of morality are
involved?
2.reflection: what role do i play in the problem? am i behaving morally?
3. resolution: what is the best way to act?
4. action: steps taken to work toward the resolution
John Stuart Mill - (ANSWER)British philosopher who advocated utilitarianism. Believed in creating a
moral code based on secular situations, rather than religion.
utilitarianism - (ANSWER)one must act to produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number of
people
deontologism - (ANSWER)-duty driven; we must always do the right thing
, HAN 335 MIDTERM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION.
-people must rise above selfishness and concentrate on their duty
-acts that conform to moral law or can be universally applied to all people are considered good
Immanuel Kant - (ANSWER)Russian philosopher of deontologism
-motive is more important than consequence
-act must be done from one's moral duty
-lying is wrong even if a lie would result in great good for society
-autonomy requires that man follows universal rational principles and does not have the freedom to do
whatever one wishes
natural law - (ANSWER)Thomas Aquinas
-religious based theory
-actions are considered against natural law if against church doctrine
-rational god created rational law so humans should apply these laws
virtue ethics (originated with Plato and Aristotle) - (ANSWER)-characteristics deeply engrained in a
person so individuals should not be influenced by others who dont hold the same values
-good character traits allow people to make right decisions in life
-when virtues are practiced, they become a habit
-Dominant theory in Western moral philosophy until the Enlightenment
-Virtues include courage, compassion, wisdom, self love, forgiveness, loyalty
nonmaleficence - (ANSWER)do no harm
beneficence - (ANSWER)do good
justice - (ANSWER)treating individuals fairly and equally
