Derreck had promised his wife a trip to Hawaii for their anniversary, so he puts aside money every month
to make it happen.
Derreck had promised his
... [Show More] boss that a project would be done by the weekend, so he stays late on Friday to make sure everything is complete.
Derreck had promised his friends he would be their designated driver, so he goes out with them and does not drink.
CONCEPT
Establishing a Consistent Value System 2
Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian deontology?
A person can treat other people as means to an end without respect for them.
A person may have to follow different rules than others because of his or her circumstances.
A person's intentions aren't given enough consideration.
A person who isn't aware of committing a crime can't be guilty of it.
CONCEPT
Problems with Kantian Deontology 3
Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, the consequences of actions are very important.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, right and wrong are assessed using culture as a guide.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, character is more important than actions.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, rules are used to evaluate actions.
CONCEPT
Virtue-Based Ethics 4
Quentin's faith teaches that God commands everyone to give at least ten percent of their income to the poor. Quentin usually gives fifteen percent.
According to divine command theory, Quentin's action is .
impermissible
supererogatory
neutral
obligatory
CONCEPT
Commitments of Divine Command Theory 5
Henry vandalizes a local school on a friendly dare.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Obligatory
Impermissible
Supererogatory
Neutral
CONCEPT
Commitments of Utilitarianism 6
Which of the following is an argument?
Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.
If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir.
Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason.
I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Arguments 7
The idea that people ought to act only in their own self interest is part of what kind of egoism?
Psychological egoism
Philosophical egoism
Ethical egoism
Logical egoism
CONCEPT
Egoism 8
According to Kantian deontology, which of the following would make an act impermissible?
There is a negative outcome.
My intention is bad.
My own needs are not met.
The act is illegal.
CONCEPT
Commitments of Kantian Deontology 9
Which statement about Kantian deontology is true?
It is an objectivist theory because it uses consequences to evaluate actions for all people.
It is a relativist theory because a commitment to the happiness of the individual ensures happiness for all.
It is an objectivist theory because ethics must be determined by pure reason and apply to all persons.
It is a relativist theory because it focuses on character rather than on actions.
CONCEPT
Kantian Deontology 10
Which of the following represents act utilitarianism?
Percy rescues a stranger from a burning car because he would do that for anyone.
Patty looks out for her family because she believes it's her duty.
Penelope works because she needs money for rent and food.
Pierre bikes to work because he believes in not wasting gas.
CONCEPT
Act and Rule Utilitarianism 11
The following statements are all part of one argument.
Which one is the conclusion?
Jenny hasn't seen her mother in a month.
Jenny misses her mother.
A month is longer than a week.
Children who haven't seen their mothers in more than a week miss their mothers.
CONCEPT
Premises and Conclusions 12
Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred.
How might a virtue-based ethicist evaluate Nick’s action?
The action revealed that Nick has the vice of aggressiveness.
The action did not reveal a positive or negative trait.
The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of courage.
The action revealed that Nick acted without thinking.
CONCEPT
Advantages and Shortcomings of Virtue-Based Ethics 13
The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action solely on the results of that action is
.
character ethics
deontology
divine command theory
consequentialism
CONCEPT
Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 14
Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist?
"Conventionalism provides a framework for comparing diverse cultures."
"Conventionalism is rooted in the idea that all cultures strive toward the same good."
"Conventionalists profess belief in objective morality."
"Conventionalism is a loose term that applies to many individual theories."
CONCEPT
Conventionalism 15
Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
Laura is looking for an ethical framework that uses consequences to justify actions.
Levi is looking for an ethical framework that judges actions based on the kind of people who do them.
Lucy is looking for an ethical framework that provides a sense of final justice.
CONCEPT
Support for Conventionalism 16
An argument is valid, and its premises are true.
Which of the following terms best describes the argument?
Cogent
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