Ethics Final Test
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25 questions were answered correctly.
1
Which of the following represents a challenge to divine command
theory?
Divine command theory doesn't give a compelling reason
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Ethics Final Test
You passed this Milestone
25 questions were answered correctly.
1
Which of the following represents a challenge to divine command
theory?
Divine command theory doesn't give a compelling reason for being good.
Divine command theory does not offer a firm basis for morality.
Divine command theory relies on sacred texts that are silent on some issues.
Divine command theory is too relative.
CONCEPT
Refutations of Divine Command Theory
2
Which of the following statements about divine command theory is
true?
Divine command theory states that God's command is the only way to know
right from wrong.
Divine command theory is central to all religious practice.
Divine command theory is inherently relativist.
Divine command theory states that good and evil are determined by the
conventions of each particular religion.
CONCEPT
Divine Command Theory
3
Mai has moved to the United States from Myanmar. She does not know how
to drive and is frightened by the freeways and traffic congestion. Herhusband insists that she learn to drive because they live in a suburb with no
public transportation.
“No,” says Mai firmly. “I am 38 years old and I have always been able to
reach my destination without driving a car.”
According to conventionalism, who has the stronger ethical stance—
Mai or her husband?
Mai, because she does not want to learn to drive.
Her husband, because he cannot transport Mai everywhere she needs to go.
Her husband, because driving is a societal norm in the United States.
Mai, because driving is not valued in her society like it is in the United States.
CONCEPT
Applying Conventionalism
4
Which of the following is a philosophical question?
How many people live in poverty in the world?
When was the first World Series played?
What is the capital of the United States?
Can one sport be objectively better than another?
CONCEPT
Philosophical and Non-Philosophical Inquiry
5
According to egoism, what might an egoist think about when
compelled to serve on a jury?
I have an important project at work I am obligated to complete this week.
It is a fair system when a panel of ordinary citizens are obligated to pass
judgment.
The criminal justice system is obligated to work for all people.
We are obligated to honor the Constitution and its directive that everyone
has a right to face a jury.
CONCEPT
Applying Egoism
6
Which of the following statements supports egoism?
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.
The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.
CONCEPT
Support for Egoism
7
Which of the following best defines virtue-based ethics?
An ethical theory that deems that an action is morally right if the action
results in happiness
An ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character rather than actions
An ethical theory that determines moral value by weighing the consequences
of actions
An ethical theory that asserts that self-oriented interests motivate human
actions
CONCEPT
Virtue-Based Ethics
8
"Abortion is morally acceptable if it is legal here."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement
likely appealing?
Virtue-based ethics
Conventionalism
Utilitarianism
Kantian deontology
CONCEPT
Case Study: Abortion
9
Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtuebased ethics?
Bette is looking for an ethical system that values fostering personal
improvement.
Brittney is looking for an ethical system that evaluates actions based on the
good they bring about.
Benedict is looking for an ethical system that evaluates actions primarily by
the agent's intent.
Bruce is looking for an ethical system that focuses on what's best for him
alone.
CONCEPTSupport for Virtue-Based Ethics
10
Ingrid believes local businesses have obligations to their community.
Which branch of ethics does Ingrid's belief represent?
Metaethics
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