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1
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
Right and wrong are purely subjective.
Ethics is about doing whatever it takes to get ahead.
Ethics is only important in the workplace.
The goal of ethics is to search for truths in order to be a better person.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophical Ethics
2
Which of the following is an inductive argument?
Michael and Laura and their two children make a family of four. Michael and
Laura have blond hair. Their children have blond hair, too. Thus, all members
of the family have blond hair.
My new cell phone charges to full capacity in 30 minutes. My best friend’s
new cell phone does the same thing, and so does my sister’s. It follows that
all new cell phones recharge in 30 minutes.
There are seven employees that are on assignment today. There are two
employees that are in the office. There are no other employees. Therefore,
there are nine employees.
Bruce is not feeling well. If Bruce is ill, he will not be able to attend classes
today. Therefore, Bruce will not attend classes today.
CONCEPT
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, Deductive and Inductive Inference
3
Which of the following is the best definition for philosophy?
The study of using argumentation and logic to persuade others
A method of explaining the fundamental nature of existence
A set of beliefs that is accepted as true without evidence
The pursuit of truths that cannot be determined empirically
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophy
4
Ingrid believes local businesses have obligations to their community.
Which branch of ethics does Ingrid's belief represent?
Descriptive ethics
Metaethics
Normative ethics
CONCEPT
Branches of Ethics
5
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
Philosophy is useful as a tool to justify personal opinions.
Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.
Philosophy maintains society's collective memory.
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14 questions were answered correctly.
1 question was answered incorrectly.
1
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
Right and wrong are purely subjective.
Ethics is about doing whatever it takes to get ahead.
Ethics is only important in the workplace.
The goal of ethics is to search for truths in order to be a better person.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophical Ethics
2
Which of the following is an inductive argument?
Michael and Laura and their two children make a family of four. Michael and
Laura have blond hair. Their children have blond hair, too. Thus, all members
of the family have blond hair.
My new cell phone charges to full capacity in 30 minutes. My best friend’s
new cell phone does the same thing, and so does my sister’s. It follows that
all new cell phones recharge in 30 minutes.
There are seven employees that are on assignment today. There are two
employees that are in the office. There are no other employees. Therefore,
there are nine employees.
Bruce is not feeling well. If Bruce is ill, he will not be able to attend classes
today. Therefore, Bruce will not attend classes today.
CONCEPT
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, Deductive and Inductive Inference
3
Which of the following is the best definition for philosophy?
The study of using argumentation and logic to persuade others
A method of explaining the fundamental nature of existence
A set of beliefs that is accepted as true without evidence
The pursuit of truths that cannot be determined empirically
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophy
4
Ingrid believes local businesses have obligations to their community.
Which branch of ethics does Ingrid's belief represent?
Descriptive ethics
Metaethics
Normative ethics
CONCEPT
Branches of Ethics
5
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
Philosophy is useful as a tool to justify personal opinions.
Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.
Philosophy maintains society's collective memory.
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