Exam (elaborations)
SOPHIA PATHWAYS Introduction to Ethics Unit 1 Milestone 1
- Course
- Institution
SOPHIA PATHWAYS Introduction to Ethics Unit 1 Milestone 1. All answers 100% correct.
[Show more]
Content preview
15/15 that's 100%15 questions were answered correctly.
1.Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
The goal of ethics is to justify your own behavior.
Ethics is concerned with right and wrong. *
Ethical behavior is restricted to professional contexts.
The good and the bad are always self-evident.
2.Russ plays the bassoon. Most bassoon players can easily learn the saxophone. It's therefore likely that Russ could easily learn the saxophone. Which type of argument is this?
Valid deductive
Strong inductive *
Invalid deductive
Weak inductive
3.Which of the following is an argument?
Every time your phone rings, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine.
I got eight hours of sleep and ate a healthy breakfast. Therefore, I am going to have a great day.*
Donuts are the best breakfast food. I had one this morning.
If you don't water your plants, they will wilt. If you water them, they will be healthy. If you fertilize them, they will be healthier.
4.Which of the following actions represents the step, "Identify positions on the question"?
A law student weighs arguments on the interpretation of a particular law against decisions from the Supreme Court.
An undergraduate argues that funding for school-sponsored clubs should be based on the number of active members.
A graduate student spends several hours in the library reading different people's opinions on a particular ethical issue.*
A medical student asks a professor whether a certain drug is effective against the flu.
5.Which of the following statements is an example of metaethics?
Kantian deontology is the correct ethical theory.*
Boy Scouts have a moral obligation to help the elderly cross the street.
Killing whales is always wrong, no matter the reasoning.
Most people believe in some form of utilitarianism.
6.Which of the following is the best definition for philosophy?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller mylissafagan. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67866 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now