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PHI 115 Exam 1- InQuizitive Practice
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Is it possible to evaluate a moral theory rationally? - ✔✔yes
How do you evaluate a moral theory rationally? - ✔✔by using plausible
criteria of adequacy
Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is an example of
punishing the innocent. Why is one justified in believing that such and act is
wrong? - ✔✔because it is self-evident
In order to even be eligible for evaluation, a moral theory must first meet a
minimum standard. What makes up that minimum standard? - ✔✔it must
be coherent
What is demonstrated by comparing "applying the criteria of adequacy" and
"a doctor diagnosing an illness"? - ✔✔there is no set formula for how to
apply the criteria of adequacy, that doesn't mean applying those criteria is
subjective
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When philosophers reflect on morality, they try to achieve reflective
equilibrium. How would they know they have achieved it? - ✔✔when there
is as much agreement and coherence as possible between considered
moral judgements and moral theory
One criterion for evaluating scientific theories is conservatism: how well a
theory fits with what scientist already know. This is similar to the criterion of
adequacy called: - ✔✔consistency with considered moral judgements
TRUE or FALSE
One's considered moral judgements can be mistaken. - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Ethical egoism says that the morally right action is the one that produces
the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself. - ✔✔true
Which actions does divine command theory say are morally right? -
✔✔actions that God commands
TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory that is internally inconsistent is not eligible for further
evaluation - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Moral agents can be mistaken about their moral experience - ✔✔true
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TRUE or FALSE
If a moral belief such as "Equals should be treated equally" is self-evident,
then we can be confident that is true, unless we find good evidence against
it - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
To a nonconsequentialist, telling a lie is wrong primarily because it results
in bad consequences - ✔✔false
TRUE or FALSE
A fact of one's moral experience that occasionally one has moral
disagreements - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory is equivalent to a moral code - ✔✔false
What best describes the relationship between a moral theory and
considered moral judgements? - ✔✔a moral theory is shaped by
considered moral judgements and can help adjudicate conflicts among
those judgements and other moral statements
Kant stresses the point that it is wrong for us to interfere with other person's
autonomous actions. This implies that all persons have: - ✔✔negative
rights
PHI 115 Exam 1- InQuizitive Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Is it possible to evaluate a moral theory rationally? - ✔✔yes
How do you evaluate a moral theory rationally? - ✔✔by using plausible
criteria of adequacy
Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is an example of
punishing the innocent. Why is one justified in believing that such and act is
wrong? - ✔✔because it is self-evident
In order to even be eligible for evaluation, a moral theory must first meet a
minimum standard. What makes up that minimum standard? - ✔✔it must
be coherent
What is demonstrated by comparing "applying the criteria of adequacy" and
"a doctor diagnosing an illness"? - ✔✔there is no set formula for how to
apply the criteria of adequacy, that doesn't mean applying those criteria is
subjective
,©NINJANERD 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
When philosophers reflect on morality, they try to achieve reflective
equilibrium. How would they know they have achieved it? - ✔✔when there
is as much agreement and coherence as possible between considered
moral judgements and moral theory
One criterion for evaluating scientific theories is conservatism: how well a
theory fits with what scientist already know. This is similar to the criterion of
adequacy called: - ✔✔consistency with considered moral judgements
TRUE or FALSE
One's considered moral judgements can be mistaken. - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Ethical egoism says that the morally right action is the one that produces
the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself. - ✔✔true
Which actions does divine command theory say are morally right? -
✔✔actions that God commands
TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory that is internally inconsistent is not eligible for further
evaluation - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
Moral agents can be mistaken about their moral experience - ✔✔true
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TRUE or FALSE
If a moral belief such as "Equals should be treated equally" is self-evident,
then we can be confident that is true, unless we find good evidence against
it - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
To a nonconsequentialist, telling a lie is wrong primarily because it results
in bad consequences - ✔✔false
TRUE or FALSE
A fact of one's moral experience that occasionally one has moral
disagreements - ✔✔true
TRUE or FALSE
A moral theory is equivalent to a moral code - ✔✔false
What best describes the relationship between a moral theory and
considered moral judgements? - ✔✔a moral theory is shaped by
considered moral judgements and can help adjudicate conflicts among
those judgements and other moral statements
Kant stresses the point that it is wrong for us to interfere with other person's
autonomous actions. This implies that all persons have: - ✔✔negative
rights
