On the source of moral goodness, which statement is false:

Virtue Ethics Theory says that morality is knowable without experience

Nozick's Basketball Player thought experiment is intended to show that

a society based on Rawls' principles would have to violate people's rights.

Which two theories are overtly TELEOLOGICAL (purpose-driven)?

Virtue Ethics/Natural Law Theory

Why is Kant (Categorical I) so adamant about never using people?

it steals from them their "agency."

John Rawls' "Original Position" thought experiment

is a theory of distributive justice

According to the "principle of mercy,"

unneccessary suffering is wrong

According to utilitarianism, a fundamental moral question is:

What will bring about the greatest good for the greatest number?

According to the Categorical Imperative, an action must be universalizable and reversible. This means that

an action must be logically possible, and I must be willing to receive it

According to Rawls, a just society could permit inequalities in wealth or status as long as they

maximize the position of the least well-off group

Aside from the Social Contract, which theory is "best" in your view?

Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Categorical Imperative

A distinction between Divine Command and Natural Law Theories is found in that

one relies on a sacred text while one relies on reason

How might one describe Aristotle’s Golden Mean?

it is to be found in a balanced approach, living well but moderately

Stoics claim that a good life requires a rational understanding of nature because understanding nature allows us to

limit our desires to things within our control.

Overall, “ethics” deals with

what is a good life and how should one behave

According to virtue ethics, a fundamental moral question is:

What kind of person should I be?

The Euthyphro dilemma poses a problem for Divine Command Theory by

Questioning the true source of moral goodness

According to the Categorical Imperative,

One should never treat an individual merely as a means to an end.

According to Immanuel Kant, a moral action is one that is performed

from a sense of duty and good will

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1
On the source of moral goodness, which statement is false:
The Social Contract Theory: Humans make morality up thru laws
The Divine Command Theory: Sacred Text
Virtue Ethics Theory says that morality is knowable without experience
The Categorical Imperative: Uses Reason
2
Nozick's Basketball Player thought experiment is intended to show that
a society based on Rawls' principles would prosper.
capitalist societies are unjust.
a society based on Rawls' principles would have to violate people's rights.
a society based on Rawls' principles would respect the rights of the people
3
According to Natural Law Theory, morality is knowable through
The principle of utility
Our sacred texts
Reason alone
Divine reason alone
4
Which two theories are overtly TELEOLOGICAL (purpose-driven)?
Utilitarianism/Social Contract
Social Contract/Categorical Imperative
Virtue Ethics/Natural Law Theory
Utilitarianism/Categorical Imperative
5
Why is Kant (Categorical I) so adamant about never using people?
it disrespects the natural law.
it steals from them their "agency."
it builds character.
it maximizes happiness.
6
John Rawls' "Original Position" thought experiment
is a theory of distributive justice
is a theory of utility
is a theory of nature
is a theory of virtue
7
According to the "principle of mercy,"
unneccessary suffering is wrong
unequal suffering is wrong
Human inflicted suffering is wrong
all suffering is wrong
8
Students who believe rules(laws) must be implemented to protect everyone equitably in order to prevent chaos may like
Cultural Relativism
The Categorical Imperative
Natural Law Theory
Social Contract Theory
9
According to utilitarianism, a fundamental moral question is:
What kinds of things are intrinsically good?
What is my categorical duty?
What does the sacred text say?
What will bring about the greatest good for the greatest number?
10
Where did Mr. A buy "the rock?"
Franklin Institute
South Street
Reading Outlet Center
Philadelphia Museum of Art
11
According to the Categorical Imperative, an action must be universalizable and reversible. This means that
an action must be logically possible, and I must be willing to receive it
an action must create happiness for everyone including me
an action must exist and it must be able to be taken back
an action must apply to all people except the actor
12
According to Rawls, a just society could permit inequalities in wealth or status as long as they
maximize the position of the least well-off group
benefit those in authority
prevent the tyranny of the majority
produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number
13
Aside from the Social Contract, which theory is "best" in your view?
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Natural Law
Categorical Imperative
14
A distinction between Divine Command and Natural Law Theories is found in that
one relies on a sacred text while one relies on utility
One relies on utility while one relies on reason
one relies upon God while one does not
one relies on a sacred text while one relies on reason
15
How might one describe Aristotle’s Golden Mean?
it is found in pensive contemplation, only with one’s thoughts
it is found in deficiency and vice
it is found when one lives life to the fullest, no holds-barred, recklessly
it is to be found in a balanced approach, living well but moderately
16
Who is Guelly's FAVORITE hip-hop artist of all-time?
Playboi Carti
Jay-Z
NAS
Ye
17
Stoics claim that a good life requires a rational understanding of nature because understanding nature allows us to
remain indifferent to our choices
get pleasure out of knowing the truth
change nature to do our bidding
limit our desires to things within our control.
18
According to the Categorical Imperative, morality is knowable through
Reason Alone
The principle of utility
Divine Reason
A Social Contract
19
Overall, “ethics” deals with
the nature of reality
what is a good life and how should one behave
the nature of existence
what we can know
20
Utilitarianism views pleasure
as instrumentally valuable
as not valuable at all
as intrinsically valuable
21
According to virtue ethics, a fundamental moral question is:
What would most benefit me?
What kind of person should I be?
What is the right thing to do?
What kinds of things are intrinsically good?
22
Which theory JUSTIFIES Omelas?
The Categorical Imperative
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Divine Command
23
"Equals should be treated equally," according to the principle of
Natural Law Theory
Justice
Society
Mercy
24
The Euthyphro dilemma poses a problem for Divine Command Theory by
Asserting the principle of utility
Questioning the true source of moral goodness
Questioning the character of the individual
Deviating from the social contract
25
According to the Categorical Imperative,
One should respect the seven basic goods founded upon reason.
One should habitually build character in order to be the best she can be.
One should never treat an individual merely as a means to an end.
One should perform his duty to maximize the happiness of all involved.
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According to Immanuel Kant, a moral action is one that is performed
in accordance with the 7 basic goods
with a just consideration of overall happiness
from a desire and will to build character
from a sense of duty and good will

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