ENGR297 MT 2 TEST WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Jack decides that taking office supplies from work to use for his personal use
would be wrong because stealing is just wrong. Which of the following
theories is Jack using to make his moral decision? - ANSWER Deontological
theory
Jill decides that, even though she could really use the money, it would be
wrong to take an investment from someone who is incapable of
understanding the risks. The problem is that taking advantage of that person
would not show respect for their human dignity. Which of the following
theories is Jill using to make her moral decision? - ANSWER Kant's
Categorical Imperative
What is the difference between Ethical egoism and utilitarianism? - ANSWER
In one you consider the happiness of others and in the other theory you do
not.
Who believed that by comparing the pain and the pleasure caused by an act,
we can decide which action is morally correct? - ANSWER Bentham
Who believed that human beings have an inalienable right to life and the
pursuit of happiness? - ANSWER Jefferson
Problem associated with Mill's version of Utilitarianism? - ANSWER People
will likely not agree on which pleasures are more important that others
What isn't part of Kant' s categorical imperative? - ANSWER You must do
, what is good for the group
In virtue ethics, how are we to understand Aristotle's statement that "virtues
are found in the mean"? - ANSWER Virtuous behaviour is a balance between
extreme character traits
Which of the following are reasons why you may want to adopt Virtue ethics
as your normative theory? - ANSWER It is too difficult to determine what
consequences may follow from your moral choice of action
Aristotle believed that we may determine which character traits are best
through reason - ANSWER True
- Socrates knew what the laws were and still he chose to stay.
- Socrates had every opportunity to change the laws if he thought they were
unjust.
- Breaking the law will undermine the law's authority.
- Socrates and his family have benefited from those laws. - ANSWER Reasons
Socrates stayed in jail
Hobbes believes that human beings are primarily self-interested. That is, they
care mostly about their own needs and desires. What reason does he give to
believe that this is so? - ANSWER Human beings are machines that follow a
natural law that requires them to be self-interested
- People could not plan for the future.
- There was a constant state of war.
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Jack decides that taking office supplies from work to use for his personal use
would be wrong because stealing is just wrong. Which of the following
theories is Jack using to make his moral decision? - ANSWER Deontological
theory
Jill decides that, even though she could really use the money, it would be
wrong to take an investment from someone who is incapable of
understanding the risks. The problem is that taking advantage of that person
would not show respect for their human dignity. Which of the following
theories is Jill using to make her moral decision? - ANSWER Kant's
Categorical Imperative
What is the difference between Ethical egoism and utilitarianism? - ANSWER
In one you consider the happiness of others and in the other theory you do
not.
Who believed that by comparing the pain and the pleasure caused by an act,
we can decide which action is morally correct? - ANSWER Bentham
Who believed that human beings have an inalienable right to life and the
pursuit of happiness? - ANSWER Jefferson
Problem associated with Mill's version of Utilitarianism? - ANSWER People
will likely not agree on which pleasures are more important that others
What isn't part of Kant' s categorical imperative? - ANSWER You must do
, what is good for the group
In virtue ethics, how are we to understand Aristotle's statement that "virtues
are found in the mean"? - ANSWER Virtuous behaviour is a balance between
extreme character traits
Which of the following are reasons why you may want to adopt Virtue ethics
as your normative theory? - ANSWER It is too difficult to determine what
consequences may follow from your moral choice of action
Aristotle believed that we may determine which character traits are best
through reason - ANSWER True
- Socrates knew what the laws were and still he chose to stay.
- Socrates had every opportunity to change the laws if he thought they were
unjust.
- Breaking the law will undermine the law's authority.
- Socrates and his family have benefited from those laws. - ANSWER Reasons
Socrates stayed in jail
Hobbes believes that human beings are primarily self-interested. That is, they
care mostly about their own needs and desires. What reason does he give to
believe that this is so? - ANSWER Human beings are machines that follow a
natural law that requires them to be self-interested
- People could not plan for the future.
- There was a constant state of war.
