3/10/2021 Sophia :: Welcome
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UNIT 2 — MILESTONE 2
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1
Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?
Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally.
Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on.
Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent.
Because it maintains that humans are not inherently selfish.
CONCEPT
Egoism
2
Which of the following statements in support of divine command theory is true?
Divine command theory does not provide a clear basis for ethics.
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Divine command theory can be a source of comfort.
The ultimate basis for divine command theory ethics can be found in the empirical world.
CONCEPT
Support for Divine Command Theory
3
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
Socially determined actions are usually more successful than self-determined actions.
Egoism does not allow the egoist to evaluate others based on his or her perspective.
Egoism is a core part of human nature, so denying it is denying someone's humanity.
Egoism maximizes each individual's pleasure, which is something everyone wants.
CONCEPT
Problems with Egoism
4
Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?
Laura is looking for an ethical framework that uses consequences to justify actions.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
Levi is looking for an ethical framework that judges actions based on the kind of people who do them.
Lucy is looking for an ethical framework that provides a sense of final justice.
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Score 13/15
You passed this Milestone
13 questions were answered correctly.
UNIT 2 — MILESTONE 2
2 questions were answered incorrectly.
1
Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?
Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally.
Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on.
Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent.
Because it maintains that humans are not inherently selfish.
CONCEPT
Egoism
2
Which of the following statements in support of divine command theory is true?
Divine command theory does not provide a clear basis for ethics.
This studyDivine
source wascommand
downloaded bytheory cannot from
100000804166229 provide clear motivations
CourseHero.com for being
on 02-28-2022 07:32:06 moral.
GMT -06:00
https://capella.sophia.org/spcc/introduction-to-ethics-2/milestone_take_feedbacks/8217456 1/8
https://www.coursehero.com/file/83876376/Sophia-Ethics-Milestone-2pdf/
, 3/10/2021 Sophia :: Welcome
Divine command theory can be a source of comfort.
The ultimate basis for divine command theory ethics can be found in the empirical world.
CONCEPT
Support for Divine Command Theory
3
Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
Socially determined actions are usually more successful than self-determined actions.
Egoism does not allow the egoist to evaluate others based on his or her perspective.
Egoism is a core part of human nature, so denying it is denying someone's humanity.
Egoism maximizes each individual's pleasure, which is something everyone wants.
CONCEPT
Problems with Egoism
4
Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?
Laura is looking for an ethical framework that uses consequences to justify actions.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
Levi is looking for an ethical framework that judges actions based on the kind of people who do them.
Lucy is looking for an ethical framework that provides a sense of final justice.
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