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10/10/2024 11:44 AM
ENGR 297 Test 2 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Consequentialism - answer✔an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are
more favorable than unfavorable
-> Handlung moralisch richtig, wenn Konsequenzen eher günstig als ungünstig sind
Utiliarianism - answer✔greatest amount of happiness for the greater number of people when
considering consequences
BENTHAM: 1. Act 2. what causes pleasure/pain
MILL: 1. Rule 2. Levels (some pain/pleasure are worse/better than other)
Deontological theories - answer✔consider our duties not the consequences of some act or rule
-> Pflichten berücksichtigen, nicht Konsequenzen einer Handlung
Virtue theory - answer✔emphasizes the importance of developing good habits of character rather
than following rules
-> gute Charaktereigenschaften anstatt Regeln zu befolgen
Categorical imperative - answer✔mandates an action, irrespective of one's desire
do unto other as you would have them do unto you
-> fordert eine Handlung, unabhängig von eigenen Wünschen
-> behandle andere so, wie du selbst behandelt werden willst
Social contract - answer✔act according to the aggreements made with others in society
Veil of Ignorance (Rawls) - answer✔we are unaware of any of our own circumstances
(poor/rich, young/old, male/female...); make moral rules from the neutral position
Prisoner's Dilemma - answer✔we act better if we try to maximize benefits for everyone rather
than just ourselves
10/10/2024 11:44 AM
ENGR 297 Test 2 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Consequentialism - answer✔an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are
more favorable than unfavorable
-> Handlung moralisch richtig, wenn Konsequenzen eher günstig als ungünstig sind
Utiliarianism - answer✔greatest amount of happiness for the greater number of people when
considering consequences
BENTHAM: 1. Act 2. what causes pleasure/pain
MILL: 1. Rule 2. Levels (some pain/pleasure are worse/better than other)
Deontological theories - answer✔consider our duties not the consequences of some act or rule
-> Pflichten berücksichtigen, nicht Konsequenzen einer Handlung
Virtue theory - answer✔emphasizes the importance of developing good habits of character rather
than following rules
-> gute Charaktereigenschaften anstatt Regeln zu befolgen
Categorical imperative - answer✔mandates an action, irrespective of one's desire
do unto other as you would have them do unto you
-> fordert eine Handlung, unabhängig von eigenen Wünschen
-> behandle andere so, wie du selbst behandelt werden willst
Social contract - answer✔act according to the aggreements made with others in society
Veil of Ignorance (Rawls) - answer✔we are unaware of any of our own circumstances
(poor/rich, young/old, male/female...); make moral rules from the neutral position
Prisoner's Dilemma - answer✔we act better if we try to maximize benefits for everyone rather
than just ourselves
