20 questions were answered correctly.
5 questions were answered incorrectly.
1
"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 statement
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.
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