BIO 328 Final Exam Review UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where is truth to be found in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"? - CORRECT ANSWER outside
the cave
Which of the following is an example of a noncognitive ethical theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER emotivism
Unlike the proponents of moral objectivism, absolutists believe that: - CORRECT
ANSWER there are moral norms or principles that everyone should always obey
Metaphysical dualists believe that: - CORRECT ANSWER reality is made up of two distinct
substances: mind and matter.
Which of the following people is the best example of an autonomous moral agent? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hyun, who looks to reason when seeking moral guidance
Where would an empiricist be most likely to look for moral knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER the scientific method
Which of the following statements would you most likely hear from a cultural relativist? - CORRECT
ANSWER "My country defines what is right and wrong for itself."
Identify a characteristic of karma, an ethical principle in Eastern philosophy and religion. -
CORRECT ANSWER It provides individuals with guidance towards liberation from their past
harmful actions and illusions.
Frank and Rosa are arguing about morality. According to Frank, moral truths are absolute and are true
for all people, regardless of their nationality or culture. Rosa disagrees, arguing that what is
considered moral by one group of people may be considered immoral by another group of people.
Rosa's arguments are similar to the views expressed by: - CORRECT ANSWER relativist
theories of morality.
, What is it that, by definition, all philosophers love? - CORRECT ANSWER wisdom
The following argument is sometimes confused with ethical subjectivism: "Whatever a person
believes is true for himself or herself is what that person believes is right for him or her." Which
fallacy is committed in this argument? - CORRECT ANSWER begging the question
At which level of thinking would one be most likely to hear the statement "Euthanasia must be
immoral because it is illegal"? - CORRECT ANSWER interpretation
"Of course private ownership of property is morally acceptable. It's been fundamental to our
American way of life since this country's inception." - CORRECT ANSWER appeal to tradition
The primary purpose of rhetoric is to: - CORRECT ANSWER win an argument through
persuasive speech
In constructing moral arguments, we should begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER compiling a list
of premises
What is the conclusion in the following moral argument? "The United States is a democracy.
Therefore, more gun control laws should be enacted in the United States because most citizens favor
stricter gun control laws." - CORRECT ANSWER "... more gun control laws should be enacted
in the United States..."
Which of the following groups, according to liberation ethicists, has epistemological privilege in
American society? - CORRECT ANSWER women of color
In the context of moral analysis, the first of the three dimensions of Sheila Mullett's approach to
ethical analysis is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER moral sensitivity
Nikolas Sigaud, a British explorer in the early 20th Century, argued that the Mayan civilization did
not rely on agriculture for food. He believed that because there was no archeological evidence of the
Mayans having used advanced agricultural tools, the Mayans were unlikely to have relied on
agriculture to feed their large population. What logical fallacy does Nikolas Sigaud's argument show?
- CORRECT ANSWER ignorance
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where is truth to be found in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"? - CORRECT ANSWER outside
the cave
Which of the following is an example of a noncognitive ethical theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER emotivism
Unlike the proponents of moral objectivism, absolutists believe that: - CORRECT
ANSWER there are moral norms or principles that everyone should always obey
Metaphysical dualists believe that: - CORRECT ANSWER reality is made up of two distinct
substances: mind and matter.
Which of the following people is the best example of an autonomous moral agent? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hyun, who looks to reason when seeking moral guidance
Where would an empiricist be most likely to look for moral knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWER the scientific method
Which of the following statements would you most likely hear from a cultural relativist? - CORRECT
ANSWER "My country defines what is right and wrong for itself."
Identify a characteristic of karma, an ethical principle in Eastern philosophy and religion. -
CORRECT ANSWER It provides individuals with guidance towards liberation from their past
harmful actions and illusions.
Frank and Rosa are arguing about morality. According to Frank, moral truths are absolute and are true
for all people, regardless of their nationality or culture. Rosa disagrees, arguing that what is
considered moral by one group of people may be considered immoral by another group of people.
Rosa's arguments are similar to the views expressed by: - CORRECT ANSWER relativist
theories of morality.
, What is it that, by definition, all philosophers love? - CORRECT ANSWER wisdom
The following argument is sometimes confused with ethical subjectivism: "Whatever a person
believes is true for himself or herself is what that person believes is right for him or her." Which
fallacy is committed in this argument? - CORRECT ANSWER begging the question
At which level of thinking would one be most likely to hear the statement "Euthanasia must be
immoral because it is illegal"? - CORRECT ANSWER interpretation
"Of course private ownership of property is morally acceptable. It's been fundamental to our
American way of life since this country's inception." - CORRECT ANSWER appeal to tradition
The primary purpose of rhetoric is to: - CORRECT ANSWER win an argument through
persuasive speech
In constructing moral arguments, we should begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER compiling a list
of premises
What is the conclusion in the following moral argument? "The United States is a democracy.
Therefore, more gun control laws should be enacted in the United States because most citizens favor
stricter gun control laws." - CORRECT ANSWER "... more gun control laws should be enacted
in the United States..."
Which of the following groups, according to liberation ethicists, has epistemological privilege in
American society? - CORRECT ANSWER women of color
In the context of moral analysis, the first of the three dimensions of Sheila Mullett's approach to
ethical analysis is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER moral sensitivity
Nikolas Sigaud, a British explorer in the early 20th Century, argued that the Mayan civilization did
not rely on agriculture for food. He believed that because there was no archeological evidence of the
Mayans having used advanced agricultural tools, the Mayans were unlikely to have relied on
agriculture to feed their large population. What logical fallacy does Nikolas Sigaud's argument show?
- CORRECT ANSWER ignorance
