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Metaethics: Moral Realism vs. Non-Realism

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Which ethical theory posits that moral properties are objective and independent of human beliefs, attitudes, or emotions?

  1. Moral Realism

  2. Moral Non-Realism

  3. Moral Relativism

  4. Moral Nihilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Realism asserts that moral properties exist independently of human minds and are objective truths.

According to Moral Non-Realism, what is the status of moral properties?

  1. Objective and mind-independent

  2. Subjective and mind-dependent

  3. Relative to cultures and societies

  4. Non-existent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral Non-Realism maintains that moral properties are subjective and depend on individual beliefs, attitudes, or emotions.

Which philosopher is commonly associated with the theory of Moral Realism?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. David Hume

  4. Immanuel Kant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Immanuel Kant is widely regarded as a prominent proponent of Moral Realism.

Which philosopher is known for his critique of Moral Realism in his work titled 'A Treatise of Human Nature'?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. David Hume

  4. Immanuel Kant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Hume's 'A Treatise of Human Nature' presents a critique of Moral Realism, arguing that moral distinctions arise from sentiments and emotions rather than objective facts.

What is the primary argument put forth by Moral Realists to support the objectivity of moral properties?

  1. Moral intuitions

  2. Cross-cultural similarities in moral beliefs

  3. Evolutionary explanations of morality

  4. The existence of moral disagreements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Realists often appeal to the existence of moral intuitions, which are innate and universal moral beliefs, as evidence for the objectivity of moral properties.

Which argument is commonly used by Moral Non-Realists to challenge the objectivity of moral properties?

  1. The diversity of moral beliefs across cultures

  2. The influence of emotions and personal interests on moral judgments

  3. The lack of scientific evidence for moral properties

  4. The existence of moral disagreements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Non-Realists often point to the wide variation in moral beliefs across different cultures and historical periods as evidence against the objectivity of moral properties.

What is the main objection raised by Moral Realists against the diversity argument used by Moral Non-Realists?

  1. Moral diversity is superficial and masks underlying moral universals

  2. Moral diversity is evidence of moral progress and evolution

  3. Moral diversity is a result of cultural relativism and not a genuine challenge to moral objectivity

  4. Moral diversity is irrelevant to the question of moral objectivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Realists argue that despite the apparent diversity of moral beliefs, there are fundamental moral principles that are shared across cultures, suggesting an underlying moral reality.

Which ethical theory holds that moral properties are relative to cultures, societies, or individuals?

  1. Moral Realism

  2. Moral Non-Realism

  3. Moral Relativism

  4. Moral Nihilism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral Relativism asserts that moral properties are relative to the beliefs, values, and norms of particular cultures or individuals.

According to Moral Relativism, what is the basis for determining the rightness or wrongness of an action?

  1. Objective moral principles

  2. Cultural norms and values

  3. Personal preferences and desires

  4. Divine commands


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral Relativists maintain that the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by the moral standards and values accepted within a particular culture or society.

Which philosopher is known for his influential defense of Moral Relativism in his work titled 'After Virtue'?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Alasdair MacIntyre

  4. Immanuel Kant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alasdair MacIntyre's 'After Virtue' is a notable work in which he argues for a form of Moral Relativism based on the idea of incommensurable moral traditions.

What is the primary objection raised by Moral Realists against Moral Relativism?

  1. Moral Relativism leads to moral skepticism and undermines the possibility of objective moral judgments

  2. Moral Relativism fails to account for cross-cultural similarities in moral beliefs

  3. Moral Relativism is incompatible with the existence of moral progress

  4. Moral Relativism is too simplistic and fails to capture the complexity of moral reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Realists argue that Moral Relativism leads to a situation where there are no objective moral truths and all moral judgments are equally valid, which undermines the possibility of making meaningful moral distinctions.

Which ethical theory asserts that there are no objective moral properties and that all moral judgments are ultimately meaningless?

  1. Moral Realism

  2. Moral Non-Realism

  3. Moral Relativism

  4. Moral Nihilism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral Nihilism posits that there are no objective moral properties and that all moral judgments are ultimately meaningless and without foundation.

According to Moral Nihilism, what is the status of moral statements?

  1. They are objectively true or false

  2. They are subjectively true or false

  3. They are neither true nor false

  4. They are true or false depending on the context


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral Nihilists maintain that moral statements are neither objectively true nor false, but rather are devoid of any truth value.

Which philosopher is commonly associated with the theory of Moral Nihilism?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Friedrich Nietzsche

  4. Immanuel Kant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Friedrich Nietzsche is widely regarded as a prominent proponent of Moral Nihilism.

What is the primary argument put forth by Moral Nihilists to support their claim that there are no objective moral properties?

  1. The diversity of moral beliefs across cultures

  2. The influence of emotions and personal interests on moral judgments

  3. The lack of scientific evidence for moral properties

  4. The existence of moral disagreements


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral Nihilists often argue that since there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of objective moral properties, it is reasonable to conclude that such properties do not exist.

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