PHIL 434 Week 1 Quiz #1 (Ch.1) &
PHL 434 Quiz 2 (Latest 2026/2027
Update) Questions & Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct - WCU
Description
This PHIL 434 (Medical Ethics and Issues) at West Coast University, the initial
weeks focus on defining foundational ethical theories and applying them to
critical life-and-death situations.
PHIL 434 Week 1: Ethics Approaches
Focus: Introduction to basic ethical theories and moral reasoning.
Discussion Topics:
Consequentialism vs. Non-consequentialism: Defining the primary
differences between approaches that prioritize outcomes versus those that
prioritize duties/intentions.
Ethical Frameworks: Exploring theories like utilitarianism (greatest good),
deontology (duty-based), and natural law.
Assessment Focus: Quiz #1 covers definitions of moral relativism, logical
fallacies (ad populum, tu quoque, ad hominem), and foundational ethical
principles.
PHIL 434 Week 2: End-of-Life & Healthcare Access
Focus: Application of ethical theories to end-of-life care and healthcare
resource allocation.
Discussion Topics:
Euthanasia vs. Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS): Defining the differences
between active/passive euthanasia and PAS, and defending a stance using
ethical frameworks.
Patient Autonomy: Evaluating the right to refuse treatment or request
hastening of death.
1
, Quiz_________________?
Non-consequentialists believe that having a virtuous character
or morals is more important than consequences. -
Answer
True
Quiz_________________?
Which seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of
people? -
Answer
Utilitarianism
Quiz_________________?
Which type of fallacy does the statement below exemplify?
"I know I overeat, but all Americans do." -
Answer
Ad Populum
2
PHL 434 Quiz 2 (Latest 2026/2027
Update) Questions & Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct - WCU
Description
This PHIL 434 (Medical Ethics and Issues) at West Coast University, the initial
weeks focus on defining foundational ethical theories and applying them to
critical life-and-death situations.
PHIL 434 Week 1: Ethics Approaches
Focus: Introduction to basic ethical theories and moral reasoning.
Discussion Topics:
Consequentialism vs. Non-consequentialism: Defining the primary
differences between approaches that prioritize outcomes versus those that
prioritize duties/intentions.
Ethical Frameworks: Exploring theories like utilitarianism (greatest good),
deontology (duty-based), and natural law.
Assessment Focus: Quiz #1 covers definitions of moral relativism, logical
fallacies (ad populum, tu quoque, ad hominem), and foundational ethical
principles.
PHIL 434 Week 2: End-of-Life & Healthcare Access
Focus: Application of ethical theories to end-of-life care and healthcare
resource allocation.
Discussion Topics:
Euthanasia vs. Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS): Defining the differences
between active/passive euthanasia and PAS, and defending a stance using
ethical frameworks.
Patient Autonomy: Evaluating the right to refuse treatment or request
hastening of death.
1
, Quiz_________________?
Non-consequentialists believe that having a virtuous character
or morals is more important than consequences. -
Answer
True
Quiz_________________?
Which seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of
people? -
Answer
Utilitarianism
Quiz_________________?
Which type of fallacy does the statement below exemplify?
"I know I overeat, but all Americans do." -
Answer
Ad Populum
2
