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.
•
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.
•
