The consequences of an action

The intentions of the actor

The intrinsic value of the action

The duties and obligations of the actor

Utilitarianism

Deontology

Virtue ethics

Kantianism

To maximize happiness and minimize suffering

To fulfill one's duties and obligations

To develop moral virtues

To act in accordance with universal moral principles

An action is right if it produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

An action is right if it is in accordance with universal moral principles

An action is right if it is consistent with one's moral virtues

An action is right if it fulfills one's duties and obligations

It ignores the intrinsic value of actions

It is too focused on the consequences and neglects the intentions of the actor

It is difficult to determine what actions will produce the greatest happiness

All of the above

Act utilitarianism evaluates the morality of individual actions, while rule utilitarianism evaluates the morality of general rules

Act utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of an action, while rule utilitarianism focuses on the intentions of the actor

Act utilitarianism is more concerned with individual happiness, while rule utilitarianism is more concerned with the overall well-being of society

None of the above

Lying is wrong because it can lead to a loss of trust and social instability

Stealing is wrong because it violates the property rights of others

Murder is wrong because it deprives a person of their life

All of the above

A method for calculating the amount of pleasure or happiness an action will produce

A method for calculating the amount of pain or suffering an action will produce

A method for calculating the overall moral value of an action

None of the above

It is too subjective and relies on individual preferences

It ignores the qualitative differences between different types of pleasure

It is difficult to measure the amount of pleasure or happiness an action will produce

All of the above

Intrinsic value is the value an object has in itself, while extrinsic value is the value an object has because of its usefulness or desirability

Intrinsic value is the value an object has because of its usefulness or desirability, while extrinsic value is the value an object has in itself

Intrinsic value is the value an object has because of its rarity or uniqueness, while extrinsic value is the value an object has because of its usefulness or desirability

None of the above

A beautiful painting

A rare stamp

A useful tool

A delicious meal

A useful tool

A delicious meal

A beautiful painting

A rare stamp

The universe is designed and ordered, which suggests the existence of a designer or creator

The universe is contingent and dependent, which suggests the existence of a necessary and independent being

The universe is purposive and meaningful, which suggests the existence of a purpose-giver or meaning-maker

All of the above

The argument relies on an analogy between the universe and human artifacts, which is not necessarily valid

The argument assumes that order and purpose are evidence of design, which is not necessarily true

The argument cannot distinguish between a designer who is good and a designer who is evil

All of the above

Teleological theories focus on the consequences of an action, while deontological theories focus on the duties and obligations of the actor

Teleological theories focus on the intrinsic value of an action, while deontological theories focus on the consequences of an action

Teleological theories focus on the intentions of the actor, while deontological theories focus on the duties and obligations of the actor

None of the above