PHILL100 - Introduction_to_Ethics_sophia_milestone4

Select the basis for moral value used by character ethics.  The ultimate effects of an action  The adherence of an action to divine authority  The individual trait being demonstrated by an action  The inherent value of an action based upon intent CONCEPT Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 2 Which action, while seemingly good, may reveal a vice rather than a virtue?  Glenn shows up for work every day, even when he's had trouble sleeping the night before.  Sasha cooperates with a colleague she does not like to complete an important project.  Carol gives a homeless man $10 to move away from her office building.  Abraham does not like classical music, but he still takes his mother to the symphony. CONCEPT Advantages and Shortcomings of Virtue-Based Ethics 3 Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, right and wrong are assessed using culture as a guide. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:40 GMT -05:00  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, character is more important than actions.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, rules are used to evaluate actions.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, the consequences of actions are very important. CONCEPT Virtue-Based Ethics 4 Ogo always gets pepperoni and black olives on his pizza. How might a virtue-based ethicist classify this action?  Neutral  Supererogatory  Impermissible  Obligatory CONCEPT Commitments of Virtue-Based Ethics 5 "In some places, certain animals are considered divine and have more rights than humans." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Kantian deontology  Virtue-based ethics This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:40 GMT -05:00  Conventionalism  Utilitarianism CONCEPT Case Study: Animal Rights 6 "Abortion is morally wrong because it is murder, and murder is forbidden in the Bible." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Kantian deontology  Conventionalism  Divine command theory  Virtue-based ethics CONCEPT Case Study: Abortion 7 "Giving away excess wealth is obligatory because it brings about a greater good for all of society." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Utilitarianism  Conventionalism  Virtue-based ethics  This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :59:40 GMT -05:00 Divine command theory CONCEPT Case Study: Wealth Distribution