PHILL100 - Introduction_to_Ethics_sophia_final_milestone

Which of the following statements is an example of metaethics?  Killing whales is always wrong, no matter the reasoning.  Boy Scouts have a moral obligation to help the elderly cross the street.  Most people believe in some form of utilitarianism.  Kantian deontology is the correct ethical theory. CONCEPT Branches of Ethics 2 "Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Conventionalism  Virtue-based ethics  Divine command theory  Kantian deontology CONCEPT Case Study: Animal Rights 3 Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist?  "A culture's customs are unrelated to ethical truths."  "Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders."  "The effects of an action on the culture determine its morality."  "The most important culture is the world's culture." CONCEPT Conventionalism 4 "Abortion is morally acceptable if it is legal here." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Conventionalism  Kantian deontology  Utilitarianism  Virtue-based ethics CONCEPT Case Study: Abortion 5 Which of the following is an argument?  If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir.  I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.  Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.  Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason. CONCEPT Introduction to Arguments 6 Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtuebased ethics?  Effects the agent couldn't have anticipated impact his or her guilt.  Some virtues that are lacking can be hard to develop.  The agent's moral character isn't properly emphasized.  Mass chaos would ensue since everyone only cares about him or herself. CONCEPT Problems with Virtue-Based Ethics 7 Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism?  Moral truths differ from culture to culture.  Moral truths differ from person to person.  Moral truths do not exist.  Moral truths are universal. CONCEPT Categorizing Ethical Theories 8 Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?  Lucy is looking for an ethical framework that provides a sense of final justice.  Levi is looking for an ethical framework that judges actions based on the kind of people who do them