PHI2000/PHI2000:FINAL MILESTONE SOPHIA-INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS(DETAILED CONCEPTS Q & A)2020/2021

FINAL MILESTONE SOPHIA-INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Case Study: Capital Punishment 18 Which of the following is an advantage of divine command theory? • Divine command theory is often associated with motivations for being moral. • Divine command theory aims to satisfy personal needs. • Divine command theory prioritizes intent over outcome. • Divine command theory is about personal development. CONCEPT Support for Divine Command Theory 19 What is the goal of philosophy? • To gain self-knowledge • To pursue truth • To justify beliefs • To persuade others CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophy 20 Jimmy is a nurse who cares for the aging Mr. Buckner in New York City. Mr. Buckner is a very wealthy man who has saved a lot of money over the years. One day, Mr. Buckner takes Jimmy aside and tells him that he has decided what to do with his money after he dies. Mr. Buckner tells Jimmy that he wants Jimmy to give all of the money to the New York Knicks basketball team. He makes Jimmy promise three times that he will do this. Jimmy thinks Mr. Buckner has gone crazy, but Mr. Buckner dies before they can discuss it further. Which action is supported by utilitarianism but intuitively seems unethical? • Jimmy does what he promised and gives Mr. Buckner’s fortune to the New York Knicks. • Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and instead donates the money to a basketball league that helps inner city youth. • Jimmy breaks his promise to Mr. Buckner and uses the money to pay for an operation his mother needs. • Jimmy decides to keep Mr. Buckner’s fortune for himself, as payment for all his work. CONCEPT Advantages and Shortcomings of Utilitarianism 21 Which of the following considerations is relevant to a person whose elderly parents are sick but refuse to make an appointment at the doctor? • Which days of the week are appointments available? • Is it her place to make decisions for her parents? • Does she have medical expertise? • Who has treated their illnesses in the past? CONCEPT Actions and Events 22 Which of the following is a philosophical question? • How many people are religious? • What time does the movie start on Friday? • Will you continue with your college education? • What is the best system of morality?