Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200
Unit Final
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
Answer: Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others.
"Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
Answer: Egoism
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Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism?
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Answer: Moral truths differ from culture to culture.
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Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of virtue-based ethics?
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Answer: Donating to a charity out of a sense of superiority and ego
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On which of the following statements would a hedonic utilitarian and an idealist utilitarian
disagree?
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aC s
Answer: Some goods can't be directly compared.
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According to egoism, what might an egoist think about when compelled to serve on a jury?
Answer: I have an important project at work I am obligated to complete this week.
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Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
Answer: Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.
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Ellie believes that every person should show compassion at all times.
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Which of the following actions is inconsistent with her belief?
Answer: Ellie calls the police on a homeless person who's sleeping too close to her storefront.
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Ingrid steals from a wealthy neighbor's excess so she can afford shoes for her children.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Answer: Obligatory
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Unit Final
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
Answer: Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others.
"Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
Answer: Egoism
m
Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism?
er as
co
Answer: Moral truths differ from culture to culture.
eH w
Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of virtue-based ethics?
o.
rs e
Answer: Donating to a charity out of a sense of superiority and ego
ou urc
On which of the following statements would a hedonic utilitarian and an idealist utilitarian
disagree?
o
aC s
Answer: Some goods can't be directly compared.
vi y re
According to egoism, what might an egoist think about when compelled to serve on a jury?
Answer: I have an important project at work I am obligated to complete this week.
ed d
ar stu
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
Answer: Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.
is
Ellie believes that every person should show compassion at all times.
Th
Which of the following actions is inconsistent with her belief?
Answer: Ellie calls the police on a homeless person who's sleeping too close to her storefront.
sh
Ingrid steals from a wealthy neighbor's excess so she can afford shoes for her children.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Answer: Obligatory
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