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20 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 "Capital punishment is morally wrong because it turns all the state's citizens into killers." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Kantian deontology  Virtue-based ethics  Utilitarianism  Conventionalism CONCEPT Case Study: Capital Punishment 2 Which of the following statements is true of ethics?  Ethics is not subject to the same level of rigor as other philosophical pursuits.  Objectivity is vital to ethical thought.  Ethical principles are just personal opinions.  Ethical behavior has little to do with interpersonal interaction. CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophical Ethics 3 Which of the following statements supports egoism?  The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.  A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals.  A society is more just if it enforces laws for the benefit of everyone.  Ethical standards are easily upheld when they benefit others. CONCEPT Support for Egoism 4 Which of the following scenarios would be impermissible for an egoist?  Keith gives up the comfort of home to realize his dream of playing in the NBA.  Krysta has some time to kill, so she sits in the mall and watches people go by.  Katie picks up litter on the street because she wants to live in a clean neighborhood.  Kevin works late, even though he doesn't get paid and has nothing to gain from it. CONCEPT Commitments of Egoism 5 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?  Divine command theory states that what is religious is inherently good and what isn't is bad.  Divine command theory is a basic principle of all religions.  Divine command theory states that right is right only because God says so.  Divine command theory states that the ends justify the means. CONCEPT Divine Command Theory 6 Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10 believe they have such a duty. Which branch of ethics do the results of Jerome's survey represent?  Metaethics  Normative ethics  Descriptive ethics CONCEPT Branches of Ethics 7 The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action solely on the results of that action is __________.  deontology  character ethics  consequentialism  divine command theory CONCEPT Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 8 Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?  Philosophy defends what is traditional in society.  Philosophy is useful as a tool to justify personal opinions.  Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.  Philosophy maintains society's collective memory. CONCEPT Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics 9 Susan is studying the morality of taking terminally ill patients off life support. After thorough research and consideration of many different views, she argues that doctors have a moral obligation to use whatever means are available to preserve a patient's life. Which step of philosophical inquiry has Susan done?  Advance a thesis and justification  Identify positions on the question  Evaluate positions  Specify your question CONCEPT The Philosophical Approach to Inquiry 10 Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian deontology?  A person can justify any action based on its consequences.  A person can get away with doing harm if he or she isn't caught.  A person can't use feelings to help guide his or her reasoning.  A person can get away with doing harm if it's culturally accepted. CONCEPT Problems with Kantian Deontology 11 Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtuebased ethics?  An agent's ignorance makes it too easy to get away with bad results.  Two people might disagree on whether something is a virtue.  Not enough attention is given to self-improvement.