ECU PHIL 1175 Exam 3 Dr. Roberts Study Guide | Philosophy Review, Key Concepts & Practice
Questions
Hume thinks that the controversy over the general foundation of morals is between reason and
sentiment - ANS ✔✔True
A specious argument is one in which a great deal of space is given for alternative points of view
- ANS ✔✔False
Hume thinks that as long as our understanding stays cool, we will probably do the right thing. -
ANS ✔✔False
Part of Telos of moral speculation is to to help us get into the habit of doing the right thing. -
ANS ✔✔True
According to Hume, proper reasoning is sufficient to give rise to the proper sentiment. - ANS
✔✔False
Reasoning is often necessary to give the sentiment a suitable influence in the mind. - ANS
✔✔True
Hume thinks that personal merit is a fundamental moral principle. - ANS ✔✔False
The qualities that should be ascribed to people are of no use to Hume's inquiry into the
principles of morals. - ANS ✔✔False
Claiming that the foundation of ethics is a question of fact is a metaethical claim. - ANS ✔✔True
, Kant disagreed with Hume as to the appriopriate means to finding the fundamental principles of
morals. - ANS ✔✔True
Humes use of the experimental scientific method is a naturalistic approach to ethics. - ANS
✔✔True
According to Hume, several qualities other than those which proceed from tender sympathy
with others are more entitled to the general good-will of human kind. - ANS ✔✔False
The merit of benevolence arises from its tendencies to promote the interests of our species and
bestow happiness on human society. - ANS ✔✔True
Utility is at least part of the merit of social virtues. - ANS ✔✔True
When making a moral judgement, utility is the last consideration. - ANS ✔✔False
The reason utility has nothing to do with questions concerning moral duty is that Hume is not
an deontologist. - ANS ✔✔False
Utility is not a virtue in people and inanimate objects - ANS ✔✔True
All moral affections or dislikes are not from education. - ANS ✔✔False
Benevolence engages the affections of people before any moral education occurs - ANS ✔✔True
The end promoted by the social virtues is agreeable to us because of what we have been taught
by society. - ANS ✔✔False
Questions
Hume thinks that the controversy over the general foundation of morals is between reason and
sentiment - ANS ✔✔True
A specious argument is one in which a great deal of space is given for alternative points of view
- ANS ✔✔False
Hume thinks that as long as our understanding stays cool, we will probably do the right thing. -
ANS ✔✔False
Part of Telos of moral speculation is to to help us get into the habit of doing the right thing. -
ANS ✔✔True
According to Hume, proper reasoning is sufficient to give rise to the proper sentiment. - ANS
✔✔False
Reasoning is often necessary to give the sentiment a suitable influence in the mind. - ANS
✔✔True
Hume thinks that personal merit is a fundamental moral principle. - ANS ✔✔False
The qualities that should be ascribed to people are of no use to Hume's inquiry into the
principles of morals. - ANS ✔✔False
Claiming that the foundation of ethics is a question of fact is a metaethical claim. - ANS ✔✔True
, Kant disagreed with Hume as to the appriopriate means to finding the fundamental principles of
morals. - ANS ✔✔True
Humes use of the experimental scientific method is a naturalistic approach to ethics. - ANS
✔✔True
According to Hume, several qualities other than those which proceed from tender sympathy
with others are more entitled to the general good-will of human kind. - ANS ✔✔False
The merit of benevolence arises from its tendencies to promote the interests of our species and
bestow happiness on human society. - ANS ✔✔True
Utility is at least part of the merit of social virtues. - ANS ✔✔True
When making a moral judgement, utility is the last consideration. - ANS ✔✔False
The reason utility has nothing to do with questions concerning moral duty is that Hume is not
an deontologist. - ANS ✔✔False
Utility is not a virtue in people and inanimate objects - ANS ✔✔True
All moral affections or dislikes are not from education. - ANS ✔✔False
Benevolence engages the affections of people before any moral education occurs - ANS ✔✔True
The end promoted by the social virtues is agreeable to us because of what we have been taught
by society. - ANS ✔✔False
