PHIL 202 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
If God forbids certain actions, it is possible that the action is wrong even if God did not
forbid it, and God more accurately "recognizes" that the action is wrong. - Answers -
True
"Natural Morality" argues that moral principles that have a basis beyond mere human
actions or preferences. - Answers - False
The "Principle of Charity" is the idea that we should interpret other people's arguments
honestly and without easy misrepresentation. - Answers - True
Taking a course in Ethics will help you to know and understand moral principles. -
Answers - True
In an argument, as long as the information is relevant to the conclusion then the
conclusion is convincing. - Answers - False
Philosophers believe that morality has no meaning without divine commands. - Answers
- False
The "Strawman Fallacy" involves avoiding giving someone the brain you promised them
by instead giving them a paper diploma. - Answers - False
Taking a course in Ethics is sure to make you a more moral person. - Answers - False
"Theological Voluntarism" is the idea that moral principles are absolute principles set by
God. - Answers - True
When thinking critically we need to present information that is relevant to the
conclusion. - Answers - True
When an arguer uses information that is irrelevant we say that they are using a "fallacy".
- Answers - True
"Contingent Morality" is the idea that moral principles are absolute principles set by
God. - Answers - True
"Transcendent Morality" argues that moral principles that have a basis beyond mere
human actions or preferences. - Answers - True
,"Natural Morality" sees morality and moral principles as tied to human processes, such
as human or social behavior. - Answers - True
The topic of the excerpt in our text from James Rachels' essay is that God does not
exist. - Answers - False
James Rachels argues that the facts that a believer starts with is that there is an all
powerful and all wise being called God who created us and deserves our praise. -
Answers - True
In philosophy, to be a "Moral Agent" is to be an autonomous or self-directed actor. -
Answers - True
James Rachels points out that any good person in the Old Testament of the Bible
consistently deferred to God and obeyed His commands without question. - Answers -
False
The topic of the excerpt in our text from James Rachels' essay is the nature of worship
of God. - Answers - True
James Rachels' example of Abraham, from the Old Testament of the Bible, is used to
show that people can reason about moral principles in addition to accepting God's
commands. - Answers - True
When we think critically it is important to identify the conclusion we are arguing for. -
Answers - True
"Transcendent Morality" sees morality and moral principles as tied to human processes,
such as human or social behavior. - Answers - False
If we do not provide information to reject an argument, but instead argue to reject the
person making the argument, we are using an "red herring" fallacy. - Answers - False
One benefit of understanding moral principles is that our conversations about moral
behavior will be more useful and fruitful. - Answers - True
If we argue for a conclusion that is related to, but not the same as the conclusion we
should be proving, we call this an "ad hominem" fallacy. - Answers - False
If we do not provide information to reject an argument, but instead argue to reject the
person making the argument, we are using an "ad hominem" fallacy. - Answers - True
If we argue for a conclusion that is related to, but not the same as the conclusion we
should be proving, we call this a "red herring" fallacy. - Answers - True
, James Rachels argues that we can agree on certain facts, but those facts can affect
people's behavior and self image differently. - Answers - True
James Rachels argues that all reasonable people agree that an all powerful and all wise
being called God created us and deserves our praise. - Answers - False
In philosophy, to be a "Moral Agent" is to unquestionably obey the commands of God. -
Answers - False
Hume argues that empirical science can give us ethical truths. - Answers - False
Immanuel Kant was a philosopher from East Prussia. - Answers - True
"Intuitionism" in ethics is the belief that in the right setting we can have direct insight into
ethical truths. - Answers - True
Immanuel Kant was a Scottish philosopher. - Answers - False
"Moral Sense Theory" is the theory that our feelings are guides to objective moral truths.
- Answers - True
David Hume was a philosopher from East Prussia. - Answers - False
Sentimantalists argue that feeling have no role to play in our motivation to act morally. -
Answers - False
Hume argues that empirical science can not give us ethical truths. - Answers - True
Issac Newton influenced David Hume to see humans as part of the natural world. -
Answers - True
Issac Newton influenced Immanuel Kant to see human moral behavior as based in the
natural world. - Answers - False
David Hume was a Scottish Philosopher - Answers - True
All philosophers agree that moral behavior must be based on emotion and sentiment. -
Answers - False
In Hume's essay he argues that morals are based on the passions, because like the
passions they influence the will. - Answers - True
In the Smith reading he argues that while people can be selfish, they also exhibit
kindness and sympathy. - Answers - True
ANSWERS
If God forbids certain actions, it is possible that the action is wrong even if God did not
forbid it, and God more accurately "recognizes" that the action is wrong. - Answers -
True
"Natural Morality" argues that moral principles that have a basis beyond mere human
actions or preferences. - Answers - False
The "Principle of Charity" is the idea that we should interpret other people's arguments
honestly and without easy misrepresentation. - Answers - True
Taking a course in Ethics will help you to know and understand moral principles. -
Answers - True
In an argument, as long as the information is relevant to the conclusion then the
conclusion is convincing. - Answers - False
Philosophers believe that morality has no meaning without divine commands. - Answers
- False
The "Strawman Fallacy" involves avoiding giving someone the brain you promised them
by instead giving them a paper diploma. - Answers - False
Taking a course in Ethics is sure to make you a more moral person. - Answers - False
"Theological Voluntarism" is the idea that moral principles are absolute principles set by
God. - Answers - True
When thinking critically we need to present information that is relevant to the
conclusion. - Answers - True
When an arguer uses information that is irrelevant we say that they are using a "fallacy".
- Answers - True
"Contingent Morality" is the idea that moral principles are absolute principles set by
God. - Answers - True
"Transcendent Morality" argues that moral principles that have a basis beyond mere
human actions or preferences. - Answers - True
,"Natural Morality" sees morality and moral principles as tied to human processes, such
as human or social behavior. - Answers - True
The topic of the excerpt in our text from James Rachels' essay is that God does not
exist. - Answers - False
James Rachels argues that the facts that a believer starts with is that there is an all
powerful and all wise being called God who created us and deserves our praise. -
Answers - True
In philosophy, to be a "Moral Agent" is to be an autonomous or self-directed actor. -
Answers - True
James Rachels points out that any good person in the Old Testament of the Bible
consistently deferred to God and obeyed His commands without question. - Answers -
False
The topic of the excerpt in our text from James Rachels' essay is the nature of worship
of God. - Answers - True
James Rachels' example of Abraham, from the Old Testament of the Bible, is used to
show that people can reason about moral principles in addition to accepting God's
commands. - Answers - True
When we think critically it is important to identify the conclusion we are arguing for. -
Answers - True
"Transcendent Morality" sees morality and moral principles as tied to human processes,
such as human or social behavior. - Answers - False
If we do not provide information to reject an argument, but instead argue to reject the
person making the argument, we are using an "red herring" fallacy. - Answers - False
One benefit of understanding moral principles is that our conversations about moral
behavior will be more useful and fruitful. - Answers - True
If we argue for a conclusion that is related to, but not the same as the conclusion we
should be proving, we call this an "ad hominem" fallacy. - Answers - False
If we do not provide information to reject an argument, but instead argue to reject the
person making the argument, we are using an "ad hominem" fallacy. - Answers - True
If we argue for a conclusion that is related to, but not the same as the conclusion we
should be proving, we call this a "red herring" fallacy. - Answers - True
, James Rachels argues that we can agree on certain facts, but those facts can affect
people's behavior and self image differently. - Answers - True
James Rachels argues that all reasonable people agree that an all powerful and all wise
being called God created us and deserves our praise. - Answers - False
In philosophy, to be a "Moral Agent" is to unquestionably obey the commands of God. -
Answers - False
Hume argues that empirical science can give us ethical truths. - Answers - False
Immanuel Kant was a philosopher from East Prussia. - Answers - True
"Intuitionism" in ethics is the belief that in the right setting we can have direct insight into
ethical truths. - Answers - True
Immanuel Kant was a Scottish philosopher. - Answers - False
"Moral Sense Theory" is the theory that our feelings are guides to objective moral truths.
- Answers - True
David Hume was a philosopher from East Prussia. - Answers - False
Sentimantalists argue that feeling have no role to play in our motivation to act morally. -
Answers - False
Hume argues that empirical science can not give us ethical truths. - Answers - True
Issac Newton influenced David Hume to see humans as part of the natural world. -
Answers - True
Issac Newton influenced Immanuel Kant to see human moral behavior as based in the
natural world. - Answers - False
David Hume was a Scottish Philosopher - Answers - True
All philosophers agree that moral behavior must be based on emotion and sentiment. -
Answers - False
In Hume's essay he argues that morals are based on the passions, because like the
passions they influence the will. - Answers - True
In the Smith reading he argues that while people can be selfish, they also exhibit
kindness and sympathy. - Answers - True
