PHI 2000 Introduction to Ethics Final Exam Sophia Course

exam-sophia 1 Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics. Select the example related to social etiquette. Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the store. Anthony follows the flow of traffic, even if he is exceeding the speed limit. Marcy disapproves of working on Sundays because she was taught it was a day of rest. Tara installs a wheelchair ramp at her business to meet government regulations. CONCEPT Ethical and Non-Ethical Topics 2 In a famous story, Robin Hood robbed rich travelers and gave the money he acquired to the poor. Robin Hood is usually seen as a good, if not noble, person. How would a deontologist evaluate Robin Hood’s action? It is ethical because the rich had more than enough money, and the poor did not have enough. It is ethical because Robin Hood made more people happy than he made unhappy. It is not ethical because Robin Hood was an arrogant coward who stole from innocent people. It is not ethical because stealing is always wrong, no matter the circumstances. CONCEPT Sources of Value in Ethical Decisions 3 Which of the following is a deductive argument?  Every time I’ve visited the farmer’s market, I’ve found heirloom tomatoes. So, this week when I go to the farmer’s market, I will find heirloom tomatoes.  It has snowed on my birthday every year since I was born. Therefore, it will snow on my birthday this year.  Traffic is very heavy today. When traffic is heavy, I take the bus to work. I will take the bus to work today.  Helen was seen exiting the alley after a robbery had taken place. It follows that Helen committed the robbery. CONCEPT Deductive and Inductive Inference 4 Which of the following is a key benefit of philosophy?  Philosophy identifies ways we can improve relationships.  Philosophy teaches us about other cultures.  Philosophy helps us understand how people behave.  Philosophy allows us to construct logical arguments. CONCEPT Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics 5 Which of the following observations poses a challenge to the cultural differences argument?  Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.  If there were no universal ethical truths, it wouldn't be possible for cultures to have moral values at all.  No culture has ever willingly assimilated to another culture's beliefs and norms.  Some cultures subscribe to ethical frameworks like divine command theory rather than conventionalism. CONCEPT Problems with Conventionalism