Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200
Chapter 1 Milestone (SOPHIA)
1. Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have
a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10
believe they have such a duty. Which branch of ethics do the results of
Jerome's survey represent?
Answer: Descriptive ethics
2. An argument is valid, and its premises are true. Which of the following terms
best describes the argument?
Answer: Sound
3. Which of the following is a weak inductive argument?
Answer: Krista's favorite composer is Tchaikovsky. Jason also likes Tchaikovsky.
Jason and Krista probably have a lot in common. Judy owns a bookstore/cafe
that has always done pretty well. However, a new competitor recently opened
a block away, and Judy's business has decreased.
4. Which of the following decisions would likely constitute an impermissible
action on Judy's part? Answer: Judy invents a distasteful rumor about her
competitor and tells it to her customers.
5. Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical
topics. Select the example related to social etiquette.
Answer: Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the
store.
6. Which of the following considerations is relevant to a person whose elderly
parents are sick but refuse to make an appointment at the doctor?
Answer: Is it her place to make decisions for her parents?
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Chapter 1 Milestone (SOPHIA)
1. Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have
a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10
believe they have such a duty. Which branch of ethics do the results of
Jerome's survey represent?
Answer: Descriptive ethics
2. An argument is valid, and its premises are true. Which of the following terms
best describes the argument?
Answer: Sound
3. Which of the following is a weak inductive argument?
Answer: Krista's favorite composer is Tchaikovsky. Jason also likes Tchaikovsky.
Jason and Krista probably have a lot in common. Judy owns a bookstore/cafe
that has always done pretty well. However, a new competitor recently opened
a block away, and Judy's business has decreased.
4. Which of the following decisions would likely constitute an impermissible
action on Judy's part? Answer: Judy invents a distasteful rumor about her
competitor and tells it to her customers.
5. Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical
topics. Select the example related to social etiquette.
Answer: Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the
store.
6. Which of the following considerations is relevant to a person whose elderly
parents are sick but refuse to make an appointment at the doctor?
Answer: Is it her place to make decisions for her parents?
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