Sophia introduction to ethics milestone 1

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In Kantian deontology, the categorical imperative must be derived from __________.



duty



possible consequences

MILESTONE
moral law



reason

CONCEPT
Kantian Deontology
2

Select the statement that reveals upbringing as a source of bias in ethical evaluation.



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I scold a student for allowing his parents to help with an assignment, but I help my own child when I
believe the work is too hard for her.



I never talk back to the teacher because, as a child, my parents taught me to respect educators.



I call myself a conservative, but I vote for liberal candidates when their policies benefit me financially.



I ride the packed subway in New York City all the time, but it seems rude to me when I see people in
Japan crowd onto full trains.

CONCEPT
Sources of Bias in Ethical Decisions
3

Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?



Philosophy more easily explains social problems.



Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths.



Philosophy makes everyone's opinion equal.



Philosophy improves critical thinking skills.

CONCEPT
Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics
4

"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?

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