PHI 115 Exam 1- InQuizitive Practice
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Is it possible to evaluate a moral theory rationally? - answer✔yes
How do you evaluate a moral theory rationally? - answer✔by using plausible criteria of
adequacy
Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is an example of punishing the innocent. Why
is one justified in believing that such and act is wrong? - answer✔because it is self-evident
In order to even be eligible for evaluation, a moral theory must first meet a minimum standard.
What makes up that minimum standard? - answer✔it must be coherent
What is demonstrated by comparing "applying the criteria of adequacy" and "a doctor diagnosing
an illness"? - answer✔there is no set formula for how to apply the criteria of adequacy, that
doesn't mean applying those criteria is subjective
When philosophers reflect on morality, they try to achieve reflective equilibrium. How would
they know they have achieved it? - answer✔when there is as much agreement and coherence as
possible between considered moral judgements and moral theory
One criterion for evaluating scientific theories is conservatism: how well a theory fits with what
scientist already know. This is similar to the criterion of adequacy called: - answer✔consistency
with considered moral judgements
TRUE or FALSE
One's considered moral judgements can be mistaken. - answer✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Ethical egoism says that the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable
balance of good over evil for oneself. - answer✔true
Which actions does divine command theory say are morally right? - answer✔actions that God
commands
A moral theory that is internally inconsistent is not eligible for further evaluation - answer✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Moral agents can be mistaken about their moral experience - answer✔true
TRUE or FALSE
If a moral belief such as "Equals should be treated equally" is self-evident, then we can be
confident that is true, unless we find good evidence against it - answer✔true
TRUE or FALSE
To a nonconsequentialist, telling a lie is wrong primarily because it results in bad consequences -
answer✔false
TRUE or FALSE
A fact of one's moral experience that occasionally one has moral disagreements - answer✔true
TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory is equivalent to a moral code - answer✔false
What best describes the relationship between a moral theory and considered moral judgements? -
answer✔a moral theory is shaped by considered moral judgements and can help adjudicate
conflicts among those judgements and other moral statements
Kant stresses the point that it is wrong for us to interfere with other person's autonomous actions.
This implies that all persons have: - answer✔negative rights
What should an adequate moral theory be consistent with? - answer✔considered moral
judgement
The first step in assessing a theory is to ensure that the theory meets the minimum requirement
of? - answer✔coherence
TRUE or FALSE
According to the author, in building a moral theory, the most important concern is to include
multiple absolute rules - answer✔false
Consequentialist moral theories say that what makes an action right is its: - answer✔results
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