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Metaethics: Moral Intuitionism vs. Consequentialism

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of the two major ethical theories: Moral Intuitionism and Consequentialism. You will be presented with questions that explore the key concepts and arguments of each theory, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
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Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences. It holds that moral truths are self-evident and can be known through intuition or reason.

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness or well-being?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Consequentialism emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness or well-being. It holds that the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by its consequences.

According to Moral Intuitionism, what is the source of moral knowledge?

  1. Reason

  2. Experience

  3. Intuition

  4. Tradition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Moral Intuitionism, the source of moral knowledge is intuition. It holds that moral truths are self-evident and can be known through intuition or reason.

According to Consequentialism, what is the rightness or wrongness of an action determined by?

  1. Its consequences

  2. Its intentions

  3. Its motives

  4. Its rules


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Consequentialism, the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by its consequences. It holds that the right action is the one that produces the best overall consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that lying is always wrong, even if it would save a life?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that lying is always wrong, even if it would save a life. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that it is sometimes permissible to sacrifice the interests of a few for the benefit of the many?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Consequentialism is more likely to support the idea that it is sometimes permissible to sacrifice the interests of a few for the benefit of the many. This is because Consequentialism emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness or well-being.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that there are certain moral duties that we owe to others, regardless of our own interests?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that there are certain moral duties that we owe to others, regardless of our own interests. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that the ends justify the means?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Consequentialism is more likely to support the idea that the ends justify the means. This is because Consequentialism emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness or well-being, and it holds that the right action is the one that produces the best overall consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always tell the truth, even if it means hurting someone's feelings?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always tell the truth, even if it means hurting someone's feelings. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always keep our promises, even if it means breaking the law?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always keep our promises, even if it means breaking the law. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always obey the law, even if it means going against our conscience?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always obey the law, even if it means going against our conscience. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always respect the rights of others, even if it means sacrificing our own interests?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always respect the rights of others, even if it means sacrificing our own interests. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always be honest, even if it means losing a friend?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always be honest, even if it means losing a friend. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always be fair, even if it means losing a competition?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always be fair, even if it means losing a competition. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Which ethical theory is more likely to support the idea that we should always be kind, even if it means being taken advantage of?

  1. Moral Intuitionism

  2. Consequentialism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Kantianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral Intuitionism is more likely to support the idea that we should always be kind, even if it means being taken advantage of. This is because Moral Intuitionism emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

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