Question 1
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Late one night over coffee, Ali and James get into a meandering
conversation about the meaning and nature of love, whether
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can ever truly love anyone else. What kind of judgments would the
issues raised in this conversation be BEST described as?
abstract
Question 2
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Among the following choices, what is the best indication that a
particular ethical theory is strong?
It is consistent.
Question 3
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Cultural relativism implies that cultures are isolated from each other.
Challenging that assumption, philosopher Mary Midgley says, “all
cultures are formed out of many streams.” What does Midgley mean by
this?
Cultures have always been shaped by their encounters with other
cultures.
Question 4
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Victor assumes that each individual is primarily concerned with his or
her own benefit. Victor’s assumption is a form of __________.
egoism
Question 5
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The word “philosophy” literally means “love of ________.”
wisdom
Question 6
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According to the Greek philosopher Socrates, the key ethical question
is:
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How should one live?
Question 7
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What hypothetical scenario does the author use to highlight the
difficulties of separating moral reasoning and everyday practical
reasoning?
Living in Ancient Greece circa 399 BC and trying to answer Socrates’s
question.
Correct Answer
Question 8
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The egoist view is that moral standards are only good if they serve
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an individual’s self-interest.
Question 9
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Which of the following questions best illustrates the concept of
practical reasoning?
“Where should I apply to school?”
Question 10
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The text uses the metaphor of a house to explain the relationship
between metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. Which part
of the house represents normative ethics?
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