PHIl Ethics_ Sophia final Milestone, Latest 2020/2020, Complete Questions & Answers (already passsed)
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PHI 2000 Introduction to Ethics Final Exam Sophia / PHI ETHICS Sophia final Milestone 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-b...
Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-
based ethics?
Some virtues that are lacking can be hard to develop.
The agent's moral character isn't properly emphasized.
Mass chaos would ensue since everyone only cares about him or herself.
Effects the agent couldn't have anticipated impact his or her guilt.
CONCEPT
Problems with Virtue-Based Ethics
3
Because she is a teacher who works with children, Yuki is required by law to
report suspected abuse. One day a student says that his dad frequently hits
him after having a drink. Despite the boy's insistence that it's a secret, Yuki
informs the school office, which calls the authorities.
Yuki's decision constitutes a(n) __________ action.
obligatory
,
neutral
impermissible
supererogatory
CONCEPT
The Evaluation of Actions
4
Which of the following statements about philosophy is true?
Philosophy is quite interesting, despite having little or no application in other
fields.
Philosophy is concerned with seeking and recognizing knowledge.
Philosophy is a way to answer questions about the physical universe without
observation.
Philosophy is obsolete due to advances in scientific inquiry.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophy
5
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
Ethical behavior is restricted to professional contexts.
The goal of ethics is to justify your own behavior.
The good and the bad are always self-evident.
Ethics is concerned with right and wrong.
CONCEPT
Introduction to Philosophical Ethics
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