PHIL MISC Sophia Ethics Unit 3 Milestone _Latest
You passed this Milestone
11 questions were answered correctly.
4 questions were answered incorrectly.
1
Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian
deontology?
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A person's intentions aren't given enough consideration.
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A person can treat other people as means to an end without respect for
them.
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A person may have to follow different rules than others because of his or her
circumstances.
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A person who isn't aware of committing a crime can't be guilty of it.
CONCEPT
Problems with Kantian Deontology
2
Which of the following people would likely be satisfied with Kantian
deontology?
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Felicity is looking for an ethical framework that is based on accepted societal
norms.
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Frannie is looking for an ethical framework that can evaluate actions beyond
just their effects.
•
Ford is looking for an ethical framework where he can look out for his own
wants and needs.
•
Ferdinand is looking for an ethical framework that uses the Bible as a basis
for morality.
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, CONCEPT
Support for Kantian Deontology
3
What is meant by the formulation of humanity?
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Anything agreed on by all humanity is true.
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We shouldn't act in a way that has any harm to society.
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We should respect other peoples' points of view.
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Other people must be treated as ends, not only as means.
CONCEPT
The Formulation of Humanity
4
Jimmy is a nurse who cares for the aging Mr. Buckner in New York City. Mr.
Buckner is a very wealthy man who has saved a lot of money over the years.
One day, Mr. Buckner takes Jimmy aside and tells him that he has decided
what to do with his money after he dies. Mr. Buckner tells Jimmy that he
wants Jimmy to give all of the money to the New York Knicks basketball
team. He makes Jimmy promise three times that he will do this. Jimmy thinks
Mr. Buckner has gone crazy, but Mr. Buckner dies before they can discuss it
further.
Which action is supported by utilitarianism but intuitively seems
unethical?
•
Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and instead donates the money to a
basketball league that helps inner city youth.
•
Jimmy decides to keep Mr. Buckner’s fortune for himself, as payment for all
his work.
•
Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and uses the money to pay for an
operation his mother needs.
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You passed this Milestone
11 questions were answered correctly.
4 questions were answered incorrectly.
1
Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian
deontology?
•
A person's intentions aren't given enough consideration.
•
A person can treat other people as means to an end without respect for
them.
•
A person may have to follow different rules than others because of his or her
circumstances.
•
A person who isn't aware of committing a crime can't be guilty of it.
CONCEPT
Problems with Kantian Deontology
2
Which of the following people would likely be satisfied with Kantian
deontology?
•
Felicity is looking for an ethical framework that is based on accepted societal
norms.
•
Frannie is looking for an ethical framework that can evaluate actions beyond
just their effects.
•
Ford is looking for an ethical framework where he can look out for his own
wants and needs.
•
Ferdinand is looking for an ethical framework that uses the Bible as a basis
for morality.
This study source was downloaded by 100000802531269 from CourseHero.com on 03-17-2022 14:14:45 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/65456871/Sophia-Ethics-Unit-3-Milestonedocx/
, CONCEPT
Support for Kantian Deontology
3
What is meant by the formulation of humanity?
•
Anything agreed on by all humanity is true.
•
We shouldn't act in a way that has any harm to society.
•
We should respect other peoples' points of view.
•
Other people must be treated as ends, not only as means.
CONCEPT
The Formulation of Humanity
4
Jimmy is a nurse who cares for the aging Mr. Buckner in New York City. Mr.
Buckner is a very wealthy man who has saved a lot of money over the years.
One day, Mr. Buckner takes Jimmy aside and tells him that he has decided
what to do with his money after he dies. Mr. Buckner tells Jimmy that he
wants Jimmy to give all of the money to the New York Knicks basketball
team. He makes Jimmy promise three times that he will do this. Jimmy thinks
Mr. Buckner has gone crazy, but Mr. Buckner dies before they can discuss it
further.
Which action is supported by utilitarianism but intuitively seems
unethical?
•
Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and instead donates the money to a
basketball league that helps inner city youth.
•
Jimmy decides to keep Mr. Buckner’s fortune for himself, as payment for all
his work.
•
Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and uses the money to pay for an
operation his mother needs.
This study source was downloaded by 100000802531269 from CourseHero.com on 03-17-2022 14:14:45 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/65456871/Sophia-Ethics-Unit-3-Milestonedocx/
