UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) STYLE TEST| ETHICS AND SOCIETY SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) STYLE
TEST| ETHICS AND SOCIETY

SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026




Duration: 2 Hours


Instructions
Answer ALL questions in Section A.
Answer ANY TWO questions in Section B.
Support your arguments with relevant philosophical examples and theories.
Write clearly and critically evaluate issues where necessary.



SECTION A — SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (40 Marks)
Question 1 (5 Marks)


Define the following terms:



a) Ethics
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b) Morality

, c) Utilitarianism

d) Justice

e) Human Rights



Answers

a) Ethics is the branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles and human conduct.



b) Morality refers to standards of right and wrong behavior accepted by society or individuals.



c) Utilitarianism is an ethical theory stating that actions are right if they maximize happiness for
the greatest number of people.



d) Justice refers to fairness in treatment, distribution of resources, and enforcement of laws.



e) Human rights are fundamental freedoms and protections entitled to all people.




Question 2 (5 Marks)


State five characteristics of ethical behavior.


Answer
Honesty
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Responsibility
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