PHL 206 Midterm Exam Questions And
Complete Answers
4 areas of philosophy - ANSWER Metaphysics
Epistemology
Logic
Ethics
Metaphysics - ANSWER nature of reality
epistemology - ANSWER nature of knowledge
Logic - ANSWER rules for rational reflection
Ethics - ANSWER nature of value
Metaethics - ANSWER the study of meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs
Applied ethics - ANSWER the application of moral norms to specific moral issues or cases
, normative ethics - ANSWER the study of principles, rules, or theories that guides our actions
& judgments (the attempt to establish the standard of moral norms)
Descriptive ethics - ANSWER the scientific study of moral beliefs & practices
intrinsic value - ANSWER valuable in itself (happiness)
insturmental value - ANSWER value as a means to something else (health, wealth)
What do most ethicists agree is intrinsically good? - ANSWER happiness
When did philosophy begin? - ANSWER 6th century bce
Important shift that occurred that marked the beginning of philosophy - ANSWER myth to
reason
Dangers/Problems of not doing ethics - ANSWER Loss of autonomy
Not know how to respond to criticism
Danger of nihilism (nothingness)
Elements of Ethics - ANSWER Preeminence of reason
Complete Answers
4 areas of philosophy - ANSWER Metaphysics
Epistemology
Logic
Ethics
Metaphysics - ANSWER nature of reality
epistemology - ANSWER nature of knowledge
Logic - ANSWER rules for rational reflection
Ethics - ANSWER nature of value
Metaethics - ANSWER the study of meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs
Applied ethics - ANSWER the application of moral norms to specific moral issues or cases
, normative ethics - ANSWER the study of principles, rules, or theories that guides our actions
& judgments (the attempt to establish the standard of moral norms)
Descriptive ethics - ANSWER the scientific study of moral beliefs & practices
intrinsic value - ANSWER valuable in itself (happiness)
insturmental value - ANSWER value as a means to something else (health, wealth)
What do most ethicists agree is intrinsically good? - ANSWER happiness
When did philosophy begin? - ANSWER 6th century bce
Important shift that occurred that marked the beginning of philosophy - ANSWER myth to
reason
Dangers/Problems of not doing ethics - ANSWER Loss of autonomy
Not know how to respond to criticism
Danger of nihilism (nothingness)
Elements of Ethics - ANSWER Preeminence of reason
