Question 1

To say that Sue has a right to know the truth is to give a consequentialist reason for being honest.

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Label the following as Consequentialist (C)or Non-consequentialist (NC)forms of reasoning.

Question 2

The following is an example of normative ethics: &#34;Capital punishment is wrong because it is wrong to directly take a human life.&#34;

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The statement "Capital punishment is wrong because it is wrong to directly take a human life" is an example of normative ethics as it makes a moral judgment about whether capital punishment is right or wrong based on a moral principle (not taking a human life).

Question 3

It is only fair that you give him a chance for the position.

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NC&#10;Label these Normative Judgments as Ethical (E),or Aesthetic (A),or Legal (L)Judgments or as matters of Custom (C):

Question 4

Ethics is that branch of philosophy that is concerned with how we ought to live,with the idea of the good,and with the meaning of such concepts as right and wrong.

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Ethics is indeed concerned with how we ought to live, the concept of the good, and the distinction between right and wrong.

Question 5

According to the text,one reason why we study ethics is to see whether we can justify the beliefs we already hold.

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The text states that studying ethics can allow us to examine and potentially justify our existing beliefs and values.

Question 6

Recommending a certain behavior such as sharing due to one's own approval of that behavior is known as emotivism.

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Emotivism is a theory in ethics that holds that ethical statements are not statements of fact, but rather expressions of emotion or approval. Therefore, recommending a certain behavior such as sharing due to one's own approval of that behavior is an example of emotivism.

Question 7

Ethics is exclusively a descriptive discipline.

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Ethics is not only a descriptive discipline, but also a normative one. Descriptive ethics seeks to describe and analyze existing moral beliefs, values, and practices, while normative ethics provides prescriptive theories or principles to guide moral decision-making and evaluation.

Question 8

The reading by Hume is about&#10;A) The difficulty of connecting ethics and natural science.&#10;B) The ethics of religion.&#10;C) The question of capital punishment.&#10;D) The problem of deriving an ought from an is.

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The reading by Hume is specifically focused on the problem of deriving an ought from an is. Hume argues that moral statements cannot be derived solely from empirical observations and natural facts, and that there is a fundamental distinction between descriptive statements (what is) and normative statements (what ought to be).

Question 9

While emotions or feelings may play some role in moral considerations,one is also expected to give reasons for one's moral judgments.

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Emotions or feelings may inform one's moral beliefs, but they are not sufficient on their own in moral reasoning. One is expected to provide reasons for their moral judgments to justify them to others and to ensure the reasoning is sound.

Question 10

The difference between teleological and deontological is that&#10;A) Teleological is moral and deontological is immoral.&#10;B) Teleological is focused on intention and deontological is focused on motive.&#10;C) Deontological is focused of intention and teleological is focused on consequence.&#10;D) Deontological is moral and teleological is immoral.

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Deontological ethics is an ethical theory that judges the morality of an action based on rules or duties. It emphasizes the intention or means of an action rather than its consequences. In contrast, teleological ethics, also known as consequentialist ethics, judges the morality of an action based on the outcome or consequence it produces. Thus, teleological ethics places more emphasis on the consequence of an action, whereas deontological ethics is more concerned with the intention or motive behind the action.

Question 11

Ethics is that branch of philosophy that seeks to discover what different moral beliefs different people do in fact have.

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Question 12

Looking at the source of an opinion instead of the reason given for it is called begging the question.

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Question 13

Which type of ethics analyzes and asks the meaning and function of ethical terms such as &#34;good&#34; or &#34;right&#34; and ethical statements such as &#34;This is Good.&#34; Normative ethics (N)or Metaethics (M)?

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Question 14

Which of the following best describes Ethics?&#10;A) A form of the &#34;golden rule.&#34;&#10;B) A branch of philosophy that uses reason to support positions.&#10;C) A body of beliefs about right and wrong handed down form one generation to the next.&#10;D) Behavior that is agreed upon to be moral by the majority.

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Question 15

One ought to pay one's taxes.

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Question 16

Ethics requires skillful reasoning.Which of the following is not important to making a good argument?&#10;A) The structure of the argument.&#10;B) The conclusion follows from the premises.&#10;C) The argument leads to the right conclusion.&#10;D) The argument has internal logic.

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Question 17

In doing metaethics one analyzes the meaning and function of ethical language.

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Question 18

An ethical theory is a systematic exposition of a particular view about what is the nature and basis of good or right.

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Question 19

Ethical considerations always start from the top,in other words,with the formulation of ethical principles or basic ethical values.

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Question 20

&#34;People often find it difficult to do what they believe is right&#34; is a normative statement.

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Question 21

Ethical theory does which of the following&#10;A) Proves an argument to be right or wrong.&#10;B) Shows people how they should act.&#10;C) Agrees with legal decisions.&#10;D) Provides reasons for judging actions to be right or wrong.

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Question 22

Metaethics is largely about studying&#10;A) The meanings of ethical language.&#10;B) Those things which are beyond normal ethics.&#10;C) Historical literature about ethics.&#10;D) Ethical decisions sanctioned by religious beliefs.

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Question 23

Another name for a good argument is&#10;A) A correct argument.&#10;B) A sound argument.&#10;C) A winning argument.&#10;D) A fair argument.

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Question 24

The reasons supporting a conclusion in an argument are called&#10;A) ethical principles.&#10;B) ad hominems.&#10;C) valid forms.&#10;D) premises.

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Question 25

Which of the following in not a reason given for developing our natural moral reasoning skills?&#10;A) We should be able to critically evaluate our own beliefs.&#10;B) As we develop our skills we will be able to win more ethical arguments.&#10;C) People of all perspectives should be able to hold meaningful dialogue with each other.&#10;D) Diverse communities necessitate that values be built of reason.

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Deck 1: Ethics and Ethical Reasoning