ETHC 445 Final Exam with Answers

ETHC 445 Final Exam with Answers 1. (TCOs 2, 4, 5, 6) The idea that the assisted suicide of terminally ill patients should be always prohibited reflects what type of ethics? (Points : 5) Aristotle's Doctrine of the Mean Kant's Categorical Imperative in the 1st Formulation) Hobbes' concept of the State of Nature Thomas Aquinas' concept of Natural Law Bentham's principle of pleasure and pain Question 2.2. (TCOs 1, 2, 7) What is the moral ideal of compassion? (Points : 5) Acts of unmerited kindness Sentiment in response to the suffering of others Acknowledging the sufferings of others Acts of altruism Acts contrary to Objectivism Question 3.3. (TCOs 1, 2) One of the common errors in Ethics is that of the double standard. Double standard consists of what? (Points : 5) Discriminating in the application of ethical criteria based on our own preferences Setting aside ethical criteria in special cases Taking steps to avoid condemnation of others Using one set of criteria for judging cases concerning ourselves and another for all others Suspending judgment when concerned that the consequences would be too severe Question 4.4. (TCO 2) Prescriptive language in ethics is often characterized by what common word? (Points : 5) Right Proper Best Possible Should Question 5.5. (TCOs 7, 8) Ethical Egoism proposes that all decisions should be made to promote what? (Points : 5) Our fiduciary responsibilities The good will of others Our self-interests The welfare of the community Stronger relationships Question 6.6. (TCOs 2, 4, 9) John Locke, as a Social Contract theorist, is said to have been the most influential person who was not actually present at the table when what document was written? (Points : 5) The Articles of Confederation The Declaration of Independence The Magna Carta The Constitution The Treaty of Westphalia Question 7.7. (TCOs 3, 6) Animal sentience is demonstrated by all the following except which one? (Points : 5) Consciousness Awareness Response to external painful stimuli Animatedness Emotive response Question 8.8. (TCOs 3, 6, 7) The notion that the only thing good without qualification is a good will is attributed to whom? (Points : 5) St. Thomas Aquinas Socrates John Locke Immanuel Kant Oliver Cromwell Question 9.9. (TCOs 8, 9) John Stuart Mill's theory of Utilitarianism is the most common form of ethics in use today. It is used so commonly because it belongs to which of the Primary Schools of Ethics? (Points : 5) Care-based Ends-based Economy-based Law-based Efficiency-based