EXAM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Aristotle's ethical emphasis was on. Answer: character
◉ The author does not believe that certain virtues will be needed by
all people at all times.. Answer: False
◉ The author thinks that moral philosophy is complete without
virtue ethics. Answer: False
◉ The reason why virtues are important is because. Answer: They
are qualities needed for successful living.
◉ Recently a number of philosophers such as Elizabeth Anscombe
have urged a return to the Greek approach to ethics.. Answer: True
◉ The author models the virtue of generosity on the teachings of
Jesus.. Answer: (I put true but evidently it is false)
◉ A moral theory that emphasizes the virtues cannot account for
impartiality.. Answer: (I put false but evidently it is true)
,◉ The author concludes that virtue theory is a complete theory and
not just a part of some overall theory of ethics.. Answer: False
◉ The demands of justice which requires impartial treatment
applies less certainly between friends (and family). Answer: True
◉ The four virtues discussed by the author did not include. Answer:
Tolerance
◉ The Greek philosophers believed that the virtuous life was
inseparable from the life of reason. Answer: True
◉ The author agrees with Peter Geach that we should not call
terrorists "courageous".. Answer: (I put true but evidently it is false)
◉ Which of the virtues cited by the author is needed because
without it relations between people would go wrong in a myriad of
ways?. Answer: Honesty
◉ That a wife cannot be compelled to testify in court against her
husband, and vice versa has its origins in. Answer: Plato's Euthyphro
◉ The example of Smith's motivation for visiting you in the hospital
illustrated the virtue of true friendship.. Answer: False
, ◉ Peter Geach believes it is morally permissible to tell a deceptive
truth.. Answer: True
◉ Most of the ancients thinkers approached ethics by asking.
Answer: What traits of character make someone a good person?
◉ The author believes we should be as generous with our resources
as is consistent with conducting our ordinary lives in a minimally
satisfying way. Answer: True
◉ Aristotle's answer to the question "What is the good of man" was.
Answer: An activity of the soul in conformity with virtue
◉ Which of the following was not one of the upheavals of the late
18th and 19th centuries?. Answer: The Spanish- American War
◉ The utilitarians were philosophers and social reformers.. Answer:
True
◉ Aquinas objected to the cruel treatment of animals on the basis of
his concern for the welfare of the animals.. Answer: False