Intro To Ethics – Phil 200 Unit 1

INTRO TO ETHICS – PHIL 200 UNIT 1 Unit 1 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science? Answer: Philosophy is concerned with how to understand and interpret scientific facts. Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study. Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation. Which of the following is a philosophical question? Answer: Is it possible for a computer to have free will? How much freedom should individuals have? What would life on other planets mean for us? Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy? Answer: We learn to recognize and guard against bias. People learn to ask questions about the foundations of moral judgments. Consistency is maintained between actions and beliefs. Amy wants to know if lying is ever morally acceptable. She reads the results of a web search on the question, "Can I lie to save my own life?" Which step of philosophical inquiry has Amy just done? Answer: Identify positions on the question Which of the following actions represents the step, "Advance a Thesis"? Answer: A principal says students should focus more on academics than extracurricular activities. Dan wants to know whether playing video games constitutes a sport. In order to approach the question philosophically, what should his first step be?