Ethics 205 Final Test

Ethics 205 Final Test 1 Which of the following represents a challenge to divine command theory? CONCEPT Refutations of Divine Command Theory 2 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true? CONCEPT Divine Command Theory 3 Mai has moved to the United States from Myanmar. She does not know how to drive and is frightened by the freeways and traffic congestion. Her husband insists that she learn to drive because they live in a suburb with no public transportation. “No,” says Mai firmly. “I am 38 years old and I have always been able to reach my destination without driving a car.” According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance— Mai or her husband? • Mai, because she does not want to learn to drive. • Her husband, because he cannot transport Mai everywhere she needs to go. • Her husband, because driving is a societal norm in the United States. • Mai, because driving is not valued in her society like it is in the United States. CONCEPT Applying Conventionalism 4 Which of the following is a philosophical question? CONCEPT Philosophical and Non-Philosophical Inquiry 5 According to egoism, what might an egoist think about when compelled to serve on a jury?