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

It oversimplifies and excuses intentions and consequences

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

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

What are virtue ethics ethics?

the development of good character and moral virtues

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

Scripture, Tradition, Experience, Reason

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

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

What is meant by active, voluntary euthanasia?

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

What is the concept of Tikkun Olam

Kindness performed to perfect or repair the world

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

What is the premise of the doctrine of double effect?

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

Which of these statements reflects Socrates approach to ethics?

The unexamined life is not worth living

What does the Magisterium do?

Interprets the truths of faith transmitted through Scripture and Tradition

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

the Church’s magisterial teaching.

What is consequentialism?

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

The principle of utility states that...

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

What does Eudaimonia mean?

fulfilling happiness or flourishing

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

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