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Ethical Intuitionism

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According to ethical intuitionism, what is the source of moral knowledge?

  1. Reason

  2. Experience

  3. Intuition

  4. Tradition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ethical intuitionists believe that moral knowledge is derived from our intuitions, which are immediate and unmediated insights into what is right and wrong.

Which philosopher is considered to be the founder of ethical intuitionism?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plato is often regarded as the founder of ethical intuitionism due to his belief that moral knowledge is derived from the realm of Forms, which can be accessed through intuition.

What is the main criticism against ethical intuitionism?

  1. It is too subjective.

  2. It is not based on evidence.

  3. It is too vague.

  4. It is too simplistic.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A common criticism of ethical intuitionism is that it is too subjective, as it relies on individual intuitions, which can vary from person to person.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are innate and universal?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kant argued that moral intuitions are innate and universal, and that they form the basis of our moral obligations.

What is the term for the view that moral judgments are objective and independent of personal opinion?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral relativism

  4. Moral nihilism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral objectivism is the view that moral judgments are objective and independent of personal opinion, meaning that there are right and wrong answers to moral questions.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are culturally and historically contingent?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mill argued that moral intuitions are culturally and historically contingent, and that they can vary from society to society.

What is the term for the view that moral judgments are based on feelings and emotions?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral relativism

  4. Moral nihilism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moral subjectivism is the view that moral judgments are based on feelings and emotions, and that there is no objective right or wrong.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should not be used as the basis for moral decision-making?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mill argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should not be used as the basis for moral decision-making, as they can be biased and misleading.

What is the term for the view that moral judgments are relative to the individual or group making them?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral relativism

  4. Moral nihilism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are relative to the individual or group making them, meaning that there is no objective right or wrong.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are fallible and can lead to moral error?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kant argued that moral intuitions are fallible and can lead to moral error, and that we should instead rely on reason and universal moral principles to guide our moral decision-making.

What is the term for the view that there are no objective moral values or truths?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral relativism

  4. Moral nihilism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral nihilism is the view that there are no objective moral values or truths, and that all moral judgments are ultimately meaningless.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are a product of our evolutionary history and are designed to promote cooperation and survival?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Darwin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Darwin argued that moral intuitions are a product of our evolutionary history and are designed to promote cooperation and survival.

What is the term for the view that moral judgments are based on reason and logic?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral rationalism

  4. Moral nihilism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moral rationalism is the view that moral judgments are based on reason and logic, and that there are objective moral truths that can be discovered through rational inquiry.

Which philosopher argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should be replaced with a utilitarian calculus that maximizes happiness?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Kant

  4. Mill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mill argued that moral intuitions are unreliable and should be replaced with a utilitarian calculus that maximizes happiness.

What is the term for the view that moral judgments are based on a combination of intuition, reason, and experience?

  1. Moral objectivism

  2. Moral subjectivism

  3. Moral rationalism

  4. Moral pluralism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moral pluralism is the view that moral judgments are based on a combination of intuition, reason, and experience, and that there is no single source of moral knowledge.

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