1.One of the main difficulties of the consequentialist theories is that
1.they are based solely on our duties at the time.
2.it is very difficult to discover and determine all possible consequences.
3.they emphasize the person or character at the expense of action.
4.they are based solely on our selfish interests.
2. The greatest problem in the absolutism/relativism debate is how to introduce ___________ into society.
1.courage and honesty.
2.freedom and liberty.
3.stability and creativity.
4.reason and evidence.
3. A weakness of nonconsequentialists is that they try to avoid
1.the consequences of their rules and acts.
2.the duties that all human beings have.
3.the virtues in leading the good life.
4.paying taxes like the rest of us.
4. Virtue is an important component in
1.Aristotle’s Ethical System.
2.Utilitarianism.
3.Ethical Egoism.
5. If someone follows the Divine Command Theory, they are
1.Rule Nonconsequentialists.
2.Utilitarians.
3.Ethical Egoists.
6. Similar moral principles exist in all societies is a view supported by
1.Relativists.
2.Absolutists.
3.Utilitarians.
4.Ethical Egoists.
7. Which of the following is not one of Ross’s Prima Facie Duties:
1.Fidelity
2.Love
3.Gratitude
8. Which of the following is not a problem with Utilitarianism?
1.It is difficult to determine what is in everyone’s best interest.
2.The cost-benefit analysis
3.The concern of future consequences
9. According to utilitarians, punishment should be based mainly on _____________.
1.deterrence
2.past actions
3.character
4.all of the above
10. According to Kant, we should perform moral acts based on _____________.
1.emotional attachment
2.clear reasoning
3.duty
4.intuition
1.they are based solely on our duties at the time.
2.it is very difficult to discover and determine all possible consequences.
3.they emphasize the person or character at the expense of action.
4.they are based solely on our selfish interests.
2. The greatest problem in the absolutism/relativism debate is how to introduce ___________ into society.
1.courage and honesty.
2.freedom and liberty.
3.stability and creativity.
4.reason and evidence.
3. A weakness of nonconsequentialists is that they try to avoid
1.the consequences of their rules and acts.
2.the duties that all human beings have.
3.the virtues in leading the good life.
4.paying taxes like the rest of us.
4. Virtue is an important component in
1.Aristotle’s Ethical System.
2.Utilitarianism.
3.Ethical Egoism.
5. If someone follows the Divine Command Theory, they are
1.Rule Nonconsequentialists.
2.Utilitarians.
3.Ethical Egoists.
6. Similar moral principles exist in all societies is a view supported by
1.Relativists.
2.Absolutists.
3.Utilitarians.
4.Ethical Egoists.
7. Which of the following is not one of Ross’s Prima Facie Duties:
1.Fidelity
2.Love
3.Gratitude
8. Which of the following is not a problem with Utilitarianism?
1.It is difficult to determine what is in everyone’s best interest.
2.The cost-benefit analysis
3.The concern of future consequences
9. According to utilitarians, punishment should be based mainly on _____________.
1.deterrence
2.past actions
3.character
4.all of the above
10. According to Kant, we should perform moral acts based on _____________.
1.emotional attachment
2.clear reasoning
3.duty
4.intuition