Chapter 12 - Moral, Legal and Aesthetic Reasoning



Chapter 12 - Moral, Legal and Aesthetic Reasoning

Moral Reasoning Quiz I

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Out of 9 questions, you answered 6 correctly with a final grade of 67%

6 correct (67%)

3 incorrect (33%)

0 unanswered (0%)

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The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .

1 CORRECT

Beginning with an "is" and deducing an "ought" is known as which of the following?

A)

A false dilemma

B)

The genetic fallacy.

C)

The naturalistic fallacy.

D)

The subjectivist fallacy.

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We may deduce an 'ought' from an 'is' under one condition - add a value-premise to the argument.] ?????? see note at end

2 CORRECT

Which of the following is most accurate?

A)

Relativism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences.

B)

Deontology is a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences.

C)

Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences.

D)

Virtue ethics is a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences.

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Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory based on the principle of maximizing happiness (or any other measure of utility) for the greatest number of people (as well as minimizing unhappiness for the greatest number). The means of achieving this outcome is not as much of an issue as the actual outcome for the utilitarian.

3 INCORRECT

Which of the following is most accurate?

A)

Relativism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on one's intentions.

B)

Virtue ethics is a moral theory that focuses mainly on one's intentions.

C)

Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on one's intentions.

D)

Deontology is a moral theory that focuses mainly on one's intentions.

4 CORRECT

Which of the following is the best definition of the principle of utility?

A)

The moral thing is that which is the easiest to achieve.

B)

The moral thing is that which is the most useful in meeting your goal.

C)

The moral thing is that which promotes the most happiness.

D)

The moral thing is that which best matches your desires.

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How could promoting the greatest ...