actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules

What is the concept of Tikkun Olam

Kindness performed to perfect or repair the world

Which of these statements reflects Socrates approach to ethics?

The unexamined life is not worth living

What is consequentialism?

An ethical theory judging what is right or wrong based on the outcomes

What is the primary criticism of the doctrine of double effect?

It oversimplifies and excuses intentions and consequences

What is the premise of the doctrine of double effect?

An action with bad side effects is permissible if the outcome is positive

What are virtue ethics ethics?

the development of good character and moral virtues

What does the Magisterium do?

Interprets the truths of faith transmitted through Scripture and Tradition

Which of the options outlines the 4 key sources of Authority for ethical decision making within the Church?

Scripture, Tradition, Experience, Reason

The principle of utility states that...

Human beings are subject to two sovereign masters: pleasure and pain.

What is meant by active, voluntary euthanasia?

A person asks for help to die and something is done to bring about death

Two key sources of conscience formation for Catholics, in addition to reading and praying with Scripture, is:

the Church’s magisterial teaching.

What did Socrates hope to achieve by practicing the Socratic method?

To discover definitions that would give knowledge of the nature of things

What does Eudaimonia mean?

fulfilling happiness or flourishing

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior

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1
Who developed the Cave allegory?
Aquinas
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
2
Who first expressed the principle of utility?
Plato
Aristotle
Bentham
Mill
3
Deontology is...
the consequences of actions
the study of purposes, goals, ends the functions
actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules
human flourishing
4
What does Aristotle call the point of happiness, between excess in life and significant deficiency?
Ethical living
Human existence
Virtue
Teleological ethics
5
What is the concept of Tikkun Olam
The belief in a monotheistic faith
Acts that damage of the world
Kindness performed to perfect or repair the world
Love for God
6
Which of these statements reflects Socrates approach to ethics?
Happiness depends upon ourselves
To be is to do
I think therefore I am
The unexamined life is not worth living
7
What is consequentialism?
An ethical theory focusing on the character and virtues of the moral agent
An ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of moral duties and rules
An ethical theory that prioritizes the intentions behind actions
An ethical theory judging what is right or wrong based on the outcomes
8
What is the primary criticism of the doctrine of double effect?
There are no criticisms,this is theory is accepted by everyone in the world
It oversimplifies and excuses intentions and consequences
Actions only have one consequence with no side effects
Nobody is morally perfect enough to only act out of good intentions
9
According to Socratic ethics, what is considered the highest good?
Social status
Physical pleasure
Knowledge and virtue
Wealth and power
10
Who formed natural law?
Augustine
Aquinas
Aristotle
Bentham
11
What is the premise of the doctrine of double effect?
The consequences of an action doesn't matter if the intention was good
That a harmful side effect makes any action immoral
That actions are purely judged by their consequences
An action with bad side effects is permissible if the outcome is positive
12
What are virtue ethics ethics?
the development of good character and moral virtues
good or bad actions
the consequences of our actions
the adherence to moral rules and duties
13
What does the Magisterium do?
Interprets the truths of faith transmitted through Scripture and Tradition
Transmits information between the Pope to the Bishops
Catalogues Church history to be stored in the Vatican libraries
Is for public relations to make the Church look good
14
Which of the options outlines the 4 key sources of Authority for ethical decision making within the Church?
Scripture, Tradition, Experience, Reason
Teleology, Utilitarianism, Consequentialism, Deontology
Scripture, Tradition, Catholic Social Teachings, Understanding
Dignity of the Human Person, Family, Community, Participation
15
How many primary precepts are there?
1
7
3
5
16
The principle of utility states that...
Human beings are subject to two sovereign masters: pleasure and pain.
Actions are right if they adhere to universal moral laws
Actions are right if they align with a sense of moral duty
The end justifies the means
17
What is meant by active, voluntary euthanasia?
Performed and the person is competent but has not expressed the wish to die
When someones death is supported, but they cannot ask for help.
A person asks for help to die and something is done to bring about death
Withdrawal of medical treatment that is keeping a person alive
18
Which of these is not one of Aquinas' 5 precepts?
Worship God
Preserve innocent life
Love for all
Ordered living in society
19
Two key sources of conscience formation for Catholics, in addition to reading and praying with Scripture, is:
the Church’s magisterial teaching.
frequent use of the Sacrament of Penance.
being aware of current issues within society.
sharing your moral decision-making with friends.
20
Where does the concept of tikkun olam originate from?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
21
Which aspect of a moral action best applies to the following statement? A good _____ does not justify evil means.
Circumstances
Object
Intention
Thought
22
What did Socrates hope to achieve by practicing the Socratic method?
He hoped to show that all knowledge is possible
To discover definitions that would give knowledge of the nature of things
To display the fact that he was the smartest man in all Greece
He wanted to be able to ask deeper questions.
23
What does Eudaimonia mean?
a moment of happiness
the absence of pain and suffering
fulfilling happiness or flourishing
the pursuit of material wealth
24
The Catholic churches that abortion is
Justifiable based on circumstances
Morally permissible
Permissible if it is for the greater good
Morally inadmissible
25
Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?
Conduct based on moral values and principles of its members
Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration
Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior
Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do

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