Question 1

Which of the following is not an actual ethical theory?&#10;A) consequentialism&#10;B) deontology&#10;C) utilitarianism&#10;D) principalism

Accepted Answer

Principalism is not a standalone ethical theory but rather an approach that uses multiple ethical principles to guide decision-making, often used in medical ethics.

Question 2

Which of the following is a criticism of utilitarianism?&#10;A) It does not account for justice.&#10;B) It is based on utility.&#10;C) It is deontological.&#10;D) It deals with social contracts.

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism is often criticized for not accounting for justice because it focuses solely on the outcomes or consequences, potentially justifying actions that are unjust if they result in the greatest good for the greatest number.

Question 3

&#34;Duty&#34; is a key component of the philosophy of:&#10;A) John Stuart Mill&#10;B) Immanuel Kant&#10;C) Aristotle&#10;D) John Locke

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Kant's philosophy emphasizes the importance of duty and moral obligation.

Question 4

According to social contract theory, society is established by_________ &#9;.&#10;A) the government&#10;B) force&#10;C) agreement&#10;D) virtue

Accepted Answer

Social contract theory posits that society is established by an agreement among individuals to form a community and abide by its rules for mutual benefit.

Question 5

Which pair of philosophers are social contract theorists?&#10;A) John Stuart Mill and John Locke&#10;B) John Locke and John Rawls&#10;C) John Rawls and James Johns&#10;D) John Stuart Mill and John Rawls

Accepted Answer

John Locke and John Rawls are both known for their contributions to social contract theory. Locke's ideas influenced the development of liberal democracy, while Rawls is known for his theory of justice as fairness, which is rooted in social contract principles.

Question 6

Consequentialism is a type of philosophical theory that &#9;.&#10;A) is concerned with sequences&#10;B) is concerned with duty&#10;C) is concerned with the results of actions&#10;D) is considered to be out of date

Accepted Answer

Consequentialism is a philosophical theory that evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes or consequences.

Question 7

The two types of Utilitarianism are_______ &#9;.&#10;A) consequence and rule&#10;B) consequence and end&#10;C) end and good&#10;D) act and rule

Accepted Answer

Act utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of individual actions, while rule utilitarianism considers the consequences of following general rules.

Question 8

Immanuel Kant can be classified as a(n)_______- &#9;.&#10;A) uilitarian&#10;B) social contract theorist&#10;C) aristotelian&#10;D) deontologist

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Kant is best known for his deontological ethics, which emphasizes duty and rules over consequences.

Question 9

John Rawls is most concerned with &#9;__________.&#10;A) Justice&#10;B) Deontology&#10;C) Virtue&#10;D) Socioeconomics

Accepted Answer

John Rawls is most concerned with justice, particularly with his theory of "justice as fairness," which emphasizes the principles of justice that should govern the basic structure of society.

Question 10

Virtue ethics places an emphasis on a person's___________ &#9;.&#10;A) character&#10;B) position in society&#10;C) results&#10;D) will

Accepted Answer

Virtue ethics focuses on the character and virtues of a person, rather than their actions or consequences.

Question 11

Industry brings job and pollution.

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The answer of Industry brings job and pollution....

Question 12

Deontology focuses on rights.

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Question 13

Utilitarianism need not be selfish.

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Question 14

John Stuart Mill is a utilitarian.

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Question 15

Immanuel Kant is a social contract theorist.

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Question 16

John Locke is a social contract theorist.

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Question 17

Virtue theory ethics emphasizes character.

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Question 18

Aristotle's philosophical system includes moral virtue.

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The answer of Aristotle's philosophical system includes moral virtue....

Question 19

Rawls begins his theory with a natural-rights position.

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The answer of Rawls begins his theory with a natural-rights...

Deck 1: The Overall Introduction