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Which of the following statements is an example of metaethics?
Killing whales is always wrong, no matter the reasoning.
Boy Scouts have a moral obligation to help the elderly cross the street.
Most people believe in some form of utilitarianism.
Kantian deontology is the correct ethical theory.
CONCEPT
Branches of Ethics
2
"Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement
likely appealing?
Conventionalism
Virtue-based ethics
Divine command theory
Kantian deontology
CONCEPT
Case Study: Animal Rights
3
Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a
conventionalist?
"A culture's customs are unrelated to ethical truths."
"Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders."
, "The effects of an action on the culture determine its morality."
"The most important culture is the world's culture."
CONCEPT
Conventionalism
4
"Abortion is morally acceptable if it is legal here."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement
likely appealing?
Conventionalism
Kantian deontology
Utilitarianism
Virtue-based ethics
CONCEPT
Case Study: Abortion
5
Which of the following is an argument?
If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir.
I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.
Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.
Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in
the class for that reason.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Arguments
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