Chapter 17 Animal Ethics

TRUE/FALSE
1 : A so-called right refers to a strong and legitimate moral claim.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

2 : By calling something a moral agent, we mean that it is a being that has rights.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

3 : If animals have value only in so far as they are useful for humans, then they have only
instrumental, not intrinsic, value.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

4 : We have duties toward animals only if they have rights.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

5 : Animals are moral patients if what we do to them matters morally.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

6 : A prudential argument for vegetarianism would be that it is a healthier diet for humans.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

7 : The idea of equal consideration refers to an equal consideration of moral rights.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

8 : From a utilitarian perspective, animals have rights so long as they may suffer.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

9 : According to your text, the animal welfare approach may serve as an intermediate approach,
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