Question 1

Thus pleasure is both ------------------- and ethically good.&#10;A)biologically&#10;B)naturally&#10;C)empirically&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

biologically&#10;

Question 2

According to Herbert Spencer Self-preservation and race- preservation are the ultimate ends of -------------------------&#10;A)natural evolution&#10;B)sociological evolution&#10;C)biological evolution&#10;D)political evolution

Accepted Answer

Biological evolution is the process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time. Self-preservation and race-preservation are two of the main driving forces of biological evolution.

Question 3

Spencer distinguishes between Absolute ethics and-------------------&#10;A)relative ethics&#10;B)ultimate ethics&#10;C)intuitive ethics&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Spencer distinguishes between Absolute ethics and relative ethics, where Absolute ethics define what is morally right in an ideal sense, and relative ethics consider what is morally right within the context of societal norms and conditions.

Question 4

Spencer argues that Relative ethics deals with relative morality in --------------society.&#10;A)a perfect&#10;B)an imperfect&#10;C)good&#10;D)bad

Accepted Answer

Relative ethics deals with the concept of morality within an imperfect society, acknowledging that moral judgments can vary based on different societal norms and contexts.

Question 5

Spencer argues that absolute ethics deals with the absolute morality in ---------society&#10;A)a perfect&#10;B)an imperfect&#10;C)good&#10;D)bad

Accepted Answer

Absolute ethics refers to moral principles that are universally applicable and do not change based on circumstances. A perfect society is often used as a theoretical framework for discussing absolute ethics, as it implies a setting where these universal moral principles are consistently applied.

Question 6

'To realise the completely rational universe is to realize the true self', Who holds this view?&#10;A)sidgwick&#10;B)f. h. bradley&#10;C)spencer&#10;D)t. h. green

Accepted Answer

T. H. Green, a British idealist philosopher, believed that realizing a rational universe is akin to realizing one's true self, as he emphasized the interconnectedness of individual self-realization and the universal rational order.

Question 7

T. H. Green holds that there is a ----------------------- in nature.&#10;A)natural principle&#10;B)spiritual principle&#10;C)cosmic principle&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

T. H. Green, a British idealist philosopher, posits that there is a spiritual principle in nature, emphasizing the role of the human spirit or mind in interpreting and understanding the world.

Question 8

'Moral progress is the gradual reproduction of divine perfection in man'- Who holds this view?&#10;A)sidgwick&#10;B)f. h. bradley&#10;C)spencer&#10;D)t. h. green

Accepted Answer

T. H. Green is associated with the idea that moral progress reflects the gradual reproduction of divine perfection in humanity. This concept aligns with his ethical philosophy, which emphasizes the development of moral character and social improvement as reflections of a higher moral order.

Question 9

Butler's ethical position is called as:&#10;A)hedonism&#10;B)perfectionism&#10;C)naturalism&#10;D)intuitionism

Accepted Answer

Butler's ethical position is known as intuitionism, which suggests that moral truths are known through intuition.

Question 10

Bishop Butler regarded -----------------as the highest principle in human nature.&#10;A)good will&#10;B)conscience&#10;C)soul&#10;D)freedom

Accepted Answer

Bishop Butler is known for regarding conscience as the highest principle in human nature, emphasizing its role in moral judgment and ethical decision-making.

Question 11

According to Butler Conscience is:&#10;A)conditional&#10;B)flexible&#10;C)categorical&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of According to Butler Conscience is:&#10;A)conditional&#10;B)flexible&#10;C)categorical&#10;D)none of these...

Question 12

&#34;Man is a law to himself&#34;. Who asserts this?&#10;A)sidgwick&#10;B)f. h. bradley&#10;C)spencer&#10;D)butler

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The answer of &#34;Man is a law to himself&#34;. Who...

Question 13

Rogers calls Butler's doctrine as:&#10;A)autonomic intuitionism.&#10;B)autonomic empiricism&#10;C)autonomic positivism&#10;D)autonomic expressionism

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The answer of Rogers calls Butler's doctrine as:&#10;A)autonomic intuitionism.&#10;B)autonomic empiricism&#10;C)autonomic...

Question 14

Hennery Sidgwick's ethical position is known as:&#10;A)intuitional utilitarianism&#10;B)rational utilitarianism&#10;C)qualitative utilitarianism&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of Hennery Sidgwick's ethical position is known as:&#10;A)intuitional...

Question 15

Sidgwick holds that ---------------is the only intrinsic value.&#10;A)pleasure&#10;B)virtue&#10;C)good will&#10;D)freedom

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The answer of Sidgwick holds that ---------------is the only intrinsic...

Question 16

Sidgwick considers knowledge, beauty, and virtue are:&#10;A)ends of pleasure&#10;B)means to pleasure&#10;C)pleasure itself&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Sidgwick considers knowledge, beauty, and virtue are:&#10;A)ends...

Question 17

Rights are -------------------of individuals recognised by society&#10;A)obligation&#10;B)moral claims&#10;C)moral freedom&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Rights are -------------------of individuals recognised by society&#10;A)obligation&#10;B)moral...

Question 18

Duties are -------------------- of individuals recognised by society&#10;A)obligations&#10;B)moral claims&#10;C)moral freedom&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Duties are -------------------- of individuals recognised by...

Question 19

Right is a:&#10;A)claim&#10;B)need&#10;C)justifiable claim&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Right is a:&#10;A)claim&#10;B)need&#10;C)justifiable claim&#10;D)none of these...

Question 20

Duties are :&#10;A)obligations&#10;B)moral claims&#10;C)moral freedom&#10;D)moral obligations

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The answer of Duties are :&#10;A)obligations&#10;B)moral claims&#10;C)moral freedom&#10;D)moral obligations...

Question 21

---------- are indispensible for the realization of the highest good and common good.&#10;A)duties&#10;B)moral rights&#10;C)virtue&#10;D)desire

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The answer of ---------- are indispensible for the realization of...

Question 22

Rights and duties are:&#10;A)contradictory to each other&#10;B)opposed to each other&#10;C)correlative to each other&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Rights and duties are:&#10;A)contradictory to each other&#10;B)opposed...

Question 23

The first right of man is:&#10;A)the right to live&#10;B)the right to freedom&#10;C)the right to property&#10;D)the right to education

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The answer of The first right of man is:&#10;A)the right...

Question 24

The sacredness of life should be recognised in:&#10;A)right to live&#10;B)right to freedom&#10;C)right to property&#10;D)right to education

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sacredness of life should be recognised...

Question 25

'Rights of property are essentially personal'- Who hold this position?&#10;A)kant&#10;B)mill&#10;C)hegel&#10;D)butler

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'Rights of property are essentially personal'- Who...

Deck 6: Philosophical Views on Ethics and Morality