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Metaethics: Moral Saints and Moral Monsters

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Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of following universal moral principles, regardless of the consequences?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deontological theories, such as Kantian ethics, prioritize the adherence to moral principles and duties, irrespective of the outcomes or consequences.

In metaethics, what is the primary concern of moral realism?

  1. The objectivity of moral values

  2. The subjective nature of moral values

  3. The role of emotions in moral decision-making

  4. The cultural variability of moral beliefs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral realism asserts that moral values and properties exist independently of human beliefs, emotions, or cultural norms.

Which ethical theory focuses on developing virtues and character traits that promote moral excellence?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue ethics, as exemplified by Aristotle's theory, emphasizes the cultivation of virtues, such as courage, honesty, and justice, as the foundation for moral behavior.

What is the central tenet of ethical relativism?

  1. Moral values are objective and universal

  2. Moral values are subjective and vary across cultures

  3. Moral values are determined by divine revelation

  4. Moral values are based on intuition and personal experience


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ethical relativism posits that moral values and beliefs are culturally and contextually dependent, lacking an objective or universal foundation.

In metaethics, what is the primary concern of moral anti-realism?

  1. The objectivity of moral values

  2. The subjective nature of moral values

  3. The role of emotions in moral decision-making

  4. The cultural variability of moral beliefs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral anti-realism contends that moral values and properties are not objective facts but rather subjective preferences, emotions, or social conventions.

Which ethical theory evaluates the morality of an action based on its consequences and the overall well-being it produces?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Utilitarianism, as advocated by philosophers like Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, prioritizes maximizing overall happiness or well-being as the measure of moral rightness.

What is the primary concern of metaethics?

  1. The nature of moral values and properties

  2. The application of moral principles to specific situations

  3. The development of moral virtues and character traits

  4. The cultural and historical evolution of moral beliefs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metaethics delves into the fundamental nature of moral values, properties, and concepts, exploring their objectivity, subjectivity, and relationship to human experience.

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duties and obligations, regardless of personal desires or consequences?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deontological theories, such as Kantian ethics, emphasize the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions based on moral principles and duties, rather than their consequences or outcomes.

What is the central tenet of moral nihilism?

  1. Moral values are objective and universal

  2. Moral values are subjective and vary across cultures

  3. Moral values do not exist

  4. Moral values are based on divine revelation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral nihilism asserts that moral values and properties are entirely illusory or meaningless, lacking any objective or subjective foundation.

Which ethical theory focuses on the intrinsic value of certain actions or character traits, regardless of their consequences or outcomes?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virtue ethics, as exemplified by Aristotle's theory, emphasizes the inherent value of virtues, such as courage, honesty, and justice, as the foundation for moral behavior.

What is the primary concern of moral particularism?

  1. The objectivity of moral values

  2. The subjective nature of moral values

  3. The role of emotions in moral decision-making

  4. The importance of considering the specific context of moral situations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral particularism emphasizes the importance of considering the unique circumstances and context of each moral situation, rather than relying on abstract principles or universal rules.

Which ethical theory evaluates the morality of an action based on its adherence to universal moral principles, regardless of the consequences?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Relativism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deontological theories, such as Kantian ethics, emphasize the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions based on moral principles and duties, rather than their consequences or outcomes.

What is the central tenet of moral universalism?

  1. Moral values are objective and universal

  2. Moral values are subjective and vary across cultures

  3. Moral values do not exist

  4. Moral values are based on divine revelation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral universalism asserts that moral values and principles are objective and apply to all people, regardless of their culture, beliefs, or personal preferences.

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of following social norms and conventions as the basis for moral behavior?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Deontology

  3. Virtue Ethics

  4. Conventionalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conventionalism posits that moral values and obligations arise from social conventions and norms, rather than from objective principles or intrinsic properties.

What is the primary concern of moral cognitivism?

  1. The objectivity of moral values

  2. The subjective nature of moral values

  3. The role of emotions in moral decision-making

  4. The cognitive nature of moral judgments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral cognitivism asserts that moral judgments are cognitive statements that can be true or false, rather than mere expressions of emotions, preferences, or social conventions.

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