Ethics and Moral Philosophy

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Which ethical theory emphasizes the consequences of an action in determining its moral rightness or wrongness?

  1. Deontology

  2. Teleology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Existentialism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Teleological theories, such as Utilitarianism, judge the morality of an action based on its outcomes or consequences.

In Kantian ethics, what is the categorical imperative?

  1. Act only according to that maxim by which you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law.

  2. Always tell the truth.

  3. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

  4. Strive for the greatest happiness for the greatest number.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The categorical imperative is a moral principle that requires us to act only according to those maxims that we can, at the same time, will that they should become universal laws.

What is the main focus of virtue ethics?

  1. The consequences of an action.

  2. The duties and obligations of individuals.

  3. The character and virtues of individuals.

  4. The relationship between humans and the environment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue ethics emphasizes the importance of developing good character traits and virtues, rather than focusing solely on the consequences of actions or the fulfillment of duties.

Which ethical theory argues that moral values are subjective and vary from person to person?

  1. Moral Relativism

  2. Moral Absolutism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Deontology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral relativism holds that there are no objective moral truths and that moral values are relative to the individual or culture.

What is the trolley problem in ethics?

  1. A thought experiment that presents a moral dilemma involving a runaway trolley and the choice between saving five people or one person.

  2. A theory that argues that the morality of an action depends on the intentions of the agent.

  3. A principle that states that one should always tell the truth.

  4. A theory that emphasizes the importance of developing good character traits and virtues.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The trolley problem is a thought experiment that raises questions about the permissibility of sacrificing one person to save many.

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value?

  1. Intrinsic value is inherent to an object or action, while extrinsic value is derived from its consequences or usefulness.

  2. Intrinsic value is subjective, while extrinsic value is objective.

  3. Intrinsic value is based on personal preferences, while extrinsic value is based on social norms.

  4. Intrinsic value is associated with material goods, while extrinsic value is associated with non-material goods.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intrinsic value is the value that something has in and of itself, while extrinsic value is the value that something has because of its usefulness or its relationship to something else.

What is the main argument of the Euthyphro dilemma?

  1. Either the gods command what is pious because it is pious, or it is pious because the gods command it.

  2. Either moral values are objective and unchanging, or they are subjective and relative to the individual.

  3. Either we should always tell the truth, or there are some situations in which lying is permissible.

  4. Either we should always act in our own self-interest, or we should sometimes act in the interests of others.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Euthyphro dilemma is a philosophical problem that asks whether moral values are objective or subjective.

What is the difference between positive and negative rights?

  1. Positive rights are rights to do something, while negative rights are rights to be free from something.

  2. Positive rights are rights that are granted by the government, while negative rights are rights that are inherent to all human beings.

  3. Positive rights are rights that are based on justice, while negative rights are rights that are based on liberty.

  4. Positive rights are rights that are associated with duties, while negative rights are rights that are associated with freedoms.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Positive rights are rights that require others to do something for us, while negative rights are rights that require others to refrain from doing something to us.

What is the main argument of the naturalistic fallacy?

  1. It is impossible to derive moral values from facts about the natural world.

  2. Moral values are subjective and relative to the individual.

  3. There is no such thing as objective moral truth.

  4. Moral values are based on emotions and feelings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The naturalistic fallacy is the idea that it is impossible to derive moral values from facts about the natural world.

What is the difference between consequentialism and non-consequentialism?

  1. Consequentialism judges the morality of an action based on its consequences, while non-consequentialism judges the morality of an action based on its intrinsic properties.

  2. Consequentialism emphasizes the importance of maximizing happiness, while non-consequentialism emphasizes the importance of fulfilling duties and obligations.

  3. Consequentialism is based on the idea that the ends justify the means, while non-consequentialism is based on the idea that the means must be justified by the ends.

  4. Consequentialism is associated with utilitarianism, while non-consequentialism is associated with deontology.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consequentialism is the view that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences, while non-consequentialism is the view that the morality of an action is determined by its intrinsic properties.

What is the main argument of the prisoner's dilemma?

  1. Even when it is in the best interests of both parties to cooperate, they may end up acting in their own self-interest and defecting.

  2. Moral values are subjective and relative to the individual.

  3. There is no such thing as objective moral truth.

  4. Moral values are based on emotions and feelings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prisoner's dilemma is a game theory model that illustrates the tension between individual and collective rationality.

What is the difference between moral and non-moral values?

  1. Moral values are based on reason and logic, while non-moral values are based on emotions and feelings.

  2. Moral values are universal and objective, while non-moral values are subjective and relative to the individual.

  3. Moral values are concerned with right and wrong, while non-moral values are concerned with good and bad.

  4. Moral values are associated with duties and obligations, while non-moral values are associated with preferences and desires.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral values are those that are concerned with right and wrong, and they are typically thought to be universal and objective, while non-moral values are those that are concerned with good and bad, and they are typically thought to be subjective and relative to the individual.

What is the main argument of the is-ought problem?

  1. It is impossible to derive moral values from facts about the natural world.

  2. Moral values are subjective and relative to the individual.

  3. There is no such thing as objective moral truth.

  4. Moral values cannot be derived from logical reasoning.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The is-ought problem is the idea that it is impossible to derive moral values from facts about the natural world.

What is the difference between ethical egoism and ethical altruism?

  1. Ethical egoism is the view that one should always act in their own self-interest, while ethical altruism is the view that one should always act in the interests of others.

  2. Ethical egoism is based on the idea that the ends justify the means, while ethical altruism is based on the idea that the means must be justified by the ends.

  3. Ethical egoism is associated with utilitarianism, while ethical altruism is associated with deontology.

  4. Ethical egoism is the view that moral values are subjective and relative to the individual, while ethical altruism is the view that moral values are universal and objective.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethical egoism is the view that one should always act in their own self-interest, while ethical altruism is the view that one should always act in the interests of others.

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