PHI-208 Final Exam Perfect Score

PHI-208 FINAL EXAM This attempt took 90 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts Paulette is a philosopher who is trying to evaluate the strength of a major moral theory. As such, which of the following questions is Paulette LEAST likely to ask about the theory? Does this theory reflect our understanding of what it means to be human? Does this theory explain why we ought to respect a particular set of moral standards? Does this theory offer us good answers to ethical questions? Correct! Does this theory avoid the frustration that can come with exploring ethical issues? Question 2 1 / 1 pts Nafi, a cultural anthropologist, believes that at least some moral truths are independent of the values and beliefs of any particular culture or individual. What is the term for Nafi’s belief? Correct! moral objectivity moral relativism moral subjectivism moral skepticism Question 3 1 / 1 pts To which category do arguments regarding the morality of topics like abortion and eating animals belong? normative ethics Correct! applied ethics metaethics deontological ethics Question 4 1 / 1 pts All of the following are common features of skepticism EXCEPT: Correct! An attempt to formulate general ethical rules