"Capital punishment is morally wrong because it turns all the state's citizens
into killers."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this
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likely appealing?
Kantian deontology
Virtue-based ethics
Utilitarianism
Conventionalism
CONCEPT
Case Study: Capital Punishment
2
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
Ethics is not subject to the same level of rigor as other philosophical pursuits.
Objectivity is vital to ethical thought.
Ethical principles are just personal opinions.
Ethical behavior has little to do with interpersonal interaction.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophical Ethics
3
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.
A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals.
A society is more just if it enforces laws for the benefit of everyone.
Ethical standards are easily upheld when they benefit others.
CONCEPT
Support for Egoism
4
Which of the following scenarios would be impermissible for an
egoist?
Keith gives up the comfort of home to realize his dream of playing in the
NBA.
Krysta has some time to kill, so she sits in the mall and watches people go
by.
Katie picks up litter on the street because she wants to live in a clean
neighborhood.
Kevin works late, even though he doesn't get paid and has nothing to gain
from it.
CONCEPT
Commitments of Egoism
5
Which of the following statements about divine command theory is
true?
Divine command theory states that what is religious is inherently good and
what isn't is bad.
Divine command theory is a basic principle of all religions.
Divine command theory states that right is right only because God says so.
Divine command theory states that the ends justify the means.
CONCEPT
Divine Command Theory
6
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?
Metaethics
Normative ethics
Descriptive ethics
CONCEPT
Branches of Ethics
7
The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action solely
on the results of that action is __________.
deontology
character ethics
consequentialism
divine command theory
CONCEPT
Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions
8
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
Philosophy defends what is traditional in society.
Philosophy is useful as a tool to justify personal opinions.
Philosophy improves understanding of argumentation.
Philosophy maintains society's collective memory.
CONCEPT
Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics
9
Susan is studying the morality of taking terminally ill patients off life support.
After thorough research and consideration of many different views, she
argues that doctors have a moral obligation to use whatever means are
available to preserve a patient's life.
Which step of philosophical inquiry has Susan done?
Advance a thesis and justification
Identify positions on the question
Evaluate positions
Specify your question
CONCEPT
The Philosophical Approach to Inquiry
10
Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian
deontology?
A person can justify any action based on its consequences. [Show Less]