ENGR 482 Test 1 Guide With
Complete Solution
Which of the following is true of utilitarianism? - ANSWER whether an act is
permissible depends on the consequences it brings about
Which of the following are important distinctions for contemporary
utilitarians? Choose all that apply. - ANSWER act vs. rule utilitarianism
particular acts vs. act types
expected vs. actual consequences
How would a utilitarian think through an action when one is obliged to lie or
not? ANSWER-If the results of lying are overall better than telling the truth,
then one should lie.
According to the utilitarian calculus, the consequence that an action poses to
future generations can outweigh those facing individuals in the present time.
- ANSWER True
What is the essential determiner of moral value for utilitarians? - ANSWER
sentience
Most contemporary utilitarians think act types, rather than particular acts,
should be evaluated morally. - ANSWER False
Classic hedonistic act utilitarianism says that only happiness is good for its
own sake and that acts are right insofar as no alternative act could bring
about more of this good. - ANSWER True
,What is meant by saying that Bentham's hedonistic utilitarian theory is
additive? - ANSWER the focus is on the total sum of good produced, not the
manner in which that good is distributed
Which of the following is NOT true of preference utilitarianism? - ANSWER
because the focus is on individual preferences, the type of utilitarianism is
considered a relativist theory
When using the line-drawing technique marking the most important features
assists with the final decision. - ANSWER True
A hallmark example of a certain concept or moral issue is called a ________. -
ANSWER paradigm
Most ethical issues that are faced in the workplace strongly resemble a
paradigm. - ANSWER False
In the line-drawing method, the undisputed cases that the issue under
consideration is being compared to are the paradigms but the issue itself is
called the _______. - ANSWER test case
Whether or not a given case is an instance of extortion is an example of -
ANSWER an application issue.
Determining what is meant by the term "bribe" requires the resolution of a
_____ issue; the question of whether Denise should accept the gift if it isn't a
bribe is a _____ issue. - ANSWER conceptual
moral
Whether or not engineer Alex should accept tickets to a sporting event from
a prospective contractor is an example of - ANSWER a moral issue.
, Which of the following is true of the line-drawing technique? - ANSWER In
comparing cases, one is often forced to make assumptions which, if made
differently, would result in a different conclusion from the technique.
Kant believed that people should make decisions based on their emotions so
that they could start to develop a sense of duty. - ANSWER False
Kantian ethics view morality as being grounded in: - ANSWER Purity of the
will
In Kant's terminology, the word 'will' means. - ANSWER a faculty that
animates our bodily actions
Who of the following was a leading progenitor of duty ethics? - ANSWER
Immanuel Kant
Which of the following is true of Immanuel Kant's theory of duty ethics? -
ANSWER the responsibilities of duty are inscribed on all rational beings, by
nature of their rationality
A maxim can be in harmony with reason at the same time that it violates the
categorical imperative. - ANSWER False
Kant believed that fundamental moral rules must be flexible so that they can
be applied to the many different situations individuals may experience. -
ANSWER False
Which of the following are said to be descriptive of duty? Choose all that
apply. - ANSWER Duty informs us about what to do in any particular
situation.
The will is good only when it is in harmony with duty.
Complete Solution
Which of the following is true of utilitarianism? - ANSWER whether an act is
permissible depends on the consequences it brings about
Which of the following are important distinctions for contemporary
utilitarians? Choose all that apply. - ANSWER act vs. rule utilitarianism
particular acts vs. act types
expected vs. actual consequences
How would a utilitarian think through an action when one is obliged to lie or
not? ANSWER-If the results of lying are overall better than telling the truth,
then one should lie.
According to the utilitarian calculus, the consequence that an action poses to
future generations can outweigh those facing individuals in the present time.
- ANSWER True
What is the essential determiner of moral value for utilitarians? - ANSWER
sentience
Most contemporary utilitarians think act types, rather than particular acts,
should be evaluated morally. - ANSWER False
Classic hedonistic act utilitarianism says that only happiness is good for its
own sake and that acts are right insofar as no alternative act could bring
about more of this good. - ANSWER True
,What is meant by saying that Bentham's hedonistic utilitarian theory is
additive? - ANSWER the focus is on the total sum of good produced, not the
manner in which that good is distributed
Which of the following is NOT true of preference utilitarianism? - ANSWER
because the focus is on individual preferences, the type of utilitarianism is
considered a relativist theory
When using the line-drawing technique marking the most important features
assists with the final decision. - ANSWER True
A hallmark example of a certain concept or moral issue is called a ________. -
ANSWER paradigm
Most ethical issues that are faced in the workplace strongly resemble a
paradigm. - ANSWER False
In the line-drawing method, the undisputed cases that the issue under
consideration is being compared to are the paradigms but the issue itself is
called the _______. - ANSWER test case
Whether or not a given case is an instance of extortion is an example of -
ANSWER an application issue.
Determining what is meant by the term "bribe" requires the resolution of a
_____ issue; the question of whether Denise should accept the gift if it isn't a
bribe is a _____ issue. - ANSWER conceptual
moral
Whether or not engineer Alex should accept tickets to a sporting event from
a prospective contractor is an example of - ANSWER a moral issue.
, Which of the following is true of the line-drawing technique? - ANSWER In
comparing cases, one is often forced to make assumptions which, if made
differently, would result in a different conclusion from the technique.
Kant believed that people should make decisions based on their emotions so
that they could start to develop a sense of duty. - ANSWER False
Kantian ethics view morality as being grounded in: - ANSWER Purity of the
will
In Kant's terminology, the word 'will' means. - ANSWER a faculty that
animates our bodily actions
Who of the following was a leading progenitor of duty ethics? - ANSWER
Immanuel Kant
Which of the following is true of Immanuel Kant's theory of duty ethics? -
ANSWER the responsibilities of duty are inscribed on all rational beings, by
nature of their rationality
A maxim can be in harmony with reason at the same time that it violates the
categorical imperative. - ANSWER False
Kant believed that fundamental moral rules must be flexible so that they can
be applied to the many different situations individuals may experience. -
ANSWER False
Which of the following are said to be descriptive of duty? Choose all that
apply. - ANSWER Duty informs us about what to do in any particular
situation.
The will is good only when it is in harmony with duty.
