PHI 115 Exam 1- InQuizitive Practice &
Quizzes 2023/ 105 Questions with 100%
correct Answers/ Guaranteed A+
Is it possible to evaluate a moral theory rationally? - -yes
-How do you evaluate a moral theory rationally? - -by using
plausible criteria of adequacy
-Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is an example
of punishing the innocent. Why is one justified in believing that
such and act is wrong? - -because it is self-evident
-In order to even be eligible for evaluation, a moral theory must
first meet a minimum standard. What makes up that minimum
standard? - -it must be coherent
-What is demonstrated by comparing "applying the criteria of
adequacy" and "a doctor diagnosing an illness"? - -there is no set
formula for how to apply the criteria of adequacy, that doesn't
mean applying those criteria is subjective
-When philosophers reflect on morality, they try to achieve
reflective equilibrium. How would they know they have achieved
,it? - -when there is as much agreement and coherence as
possible between considered moral judgements and moral theory
-One criterion for evaluating scientific theories is conservatism:
how well a theory fits with what scientist already know. This is
similar to the criterion of adequacy called: - -consistency with
considered moral judgements
-TRUE or FALSE
One's considered moral judgements can be mistaken. - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
Ethical egoism says that the morally right action is the one that
produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself.
- -true
-Which actions does divine command theory say are morally
right? - -actions that God commands
-TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory that is internally inconsistent is not eligible for
further evaluation - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
Moral agents can be mistaken about their moral experience - -
true
, -TRUE or FALSE
If a moral belief such as "Equals should be treated equally" is self-
evident, then we can be confident that is true, unless we find
good evidence against it - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
To a nonconsequentialist, telling a lie is wrong primarily because
it results in bad consequences - -false
-TRUE or FALSE
A fact of one's moral experience that occasionally one has moral
disagreements - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory is equivalent to a moral code - -false
-What best describes the relationship between a moral theory
and considered moral judgements? - -a moral theory is shaped by
considered moral judgements and can help adjudicate conflicts
among those judgements and other moral statements
-Kant stresses the point that it is wrong for us to interfere with
other person's autonomous actions. This implies that all persons
have: - -negative rights
Quizzes 2023/ 105 Questions with 100%
correct Answers/ Guaranteed A+
Is it possible to evaluate a moral theory rationally? - -yes
-How do you evaluate a moral theory rationally? - -by using
plausible criteria of adequacy
-Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is an example
of punishing the innocent. Why is one justified in believing that
such and act is wrong? - -because it is self-evident
-In order to even be eligible for evaluation, a moral theory must
first meet a minimum standard. What makes up that minimum
standard? - -it must be coherent
-What is demonstrated by comparing "applying the criteria of
adequacy" and "a doctor diagnosing an illness"? - -there is no set
formula for how to apply the criteria of adequacy, that doesn't
mean applying those criteria is subjective
-When philosophers reflect on morality, they try to achieve
reflective equilibrium. How would they know they have achieved
,it? - -when there is as much agreement and coherence as
possible between considered moral judgements and moral theory
-One criterion for evaluating scientific theories is conservatism:
how well a theory fits with what scientist already know. This is
similar to the criterion of adequacy called: - -consistency with
considered moral judgements
-TRUE or FALSE
One's considered moral judgements can be mistaken. - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
Ethical egoism says that the morally right action is the one that
produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself.
- -true
-Which actions does divine command theory say are morally
right? - -actions that God commands
-TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory that is internally inconsistent is not eligible for
further evaluation - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
Moral agents can be mistaken about their moral experience - -
true
, -TRUE or FALSE
If a moral belief such as "Equals should be treated equally" is self-
evident, then we can be confident that is true, unless we find
good evidence against it - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
To a nonconsequentialist, telling a lie is wrong primarily because
it results in bad consequences - -false
-TRUE or FALSE
A fact of one's moral experience that occasionally one has moral
disagreements - -true
-TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory is equivalent to a moral code - -false
-What best describes the relationship between a moral theory
and considered moral judgements? - -a moral theory is shaped by
considered moral judgements and can help adjudicate conflicts
among those judgements and other moral statements
-Kant stresses the point that it is wrong for us to interfere with
other person's autonomous actions. This implies that all persons
have: - -negative rights
