According to Kant, which of the following violates a person's humanity?
Forcing someone to do something
On which of the following statements would
... [Show More] a hedonic utilitarian and an idealist utilitarian disagree?
Some goods can't be directly compared.
In Kantian deontology, the __________ must be derived from reason.
categorical imperative
Which of the following represents rule utilitarianism?
Rick helps his daughter with her taxes because he thinks parents should help their children.
Henry vandalizes a local school on a friendly dare.
How would a utilitarian classify this action?
Impermissible
Which of the following represents a potential problem for Kantian deontology?
A person who tries and fails to murder someone is just as guilty as someone who succeeds.
Which of the following people would likely be satisfied with utilitarianism?
Zach is looking for an ethical framework that applies evenly to everyone.
When a utilitarian evaluates an action, which of the following is most important?
The action's total effects on everyone
According to Kantian deontology, which of the following would make an act impermissible?
It is done with bad intent.
How might a Kantian deontologist evaluate assisted suicide?
It is morally wrong because it deprives a person of his or her humanity.
My grandmother gives me $5 and tells me to go to the store to buy her some ice cream. She asks me to promise to get the ice cream, and I agree.
Which action is supported by utilitarianism but intuitively seems unethical?
I see five homeless people on the way to the store and I break the promise to my grandmother to give each of them one of the dollars.
I come home and my apartment building is on fire. There is a family of five living in the apartment next to mine and only my mother in my apartment. I can only evacuate one apartment.What is a problem with applying utilitarianism to this scenario?
Utilitarianism says I should evacuate the apartment that has five occupants, even though my mother is more important to me.
Which of the following people would likely be satisfied with Kantian deontology?
Gerard is looking for an ethical framework that can apply to everyone.
The statement, "I will read a book when I get bored so as to improve my mind," is a __________.
maxim
Theo is running for political office. It is a well-known fact that Theo is corrupt— he intends to use his office for his own personal and financial gain, to the detriment of the communities he serves. Yet polls show that he has a considerable lead over his opponents because he can afford aggressive advertising. A group of citizens decides to take matters into its own hands by blackmailing Theo so he will drop out of the election.
Blackmailing Theo is morally right because the communities he serves will ultimately be happier with a leader who is not corrupt. [Show Less]