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PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning quiz 1
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QUESTION 1 
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major moral theories? relative ethics 
Correct Answer 
relative ethics 
consequentialist ethics 
deontological ethics 
virtue ethics 
The answer can be found in Chapter 1, Section 1.3: The Landscape of Moral Philosophy 
Question 2 
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According to “The Ring of Gyges,” the ring gave the shepherd who found it invisibility. 
psychic abilities. 
superhuman strength. 
invisibility. 
justice. 
Question 3 
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Peyton and Vane...
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PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning quiz 1.
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QUESTION 1 
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major moral theories? relative ethics 
Correct Answer 
relative ethics 
consequentialist ethics 
deontological ethics 
virtue ethics 
The answer can be found in Chapter 1, Section 1.3: The Landscape of Moral Philosophy 
Question 2 
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According to “The Ring of Gyges,” the ring gave the shepherd who found it invisibility. 
psychic abilities. 
superhuman strength. 
invisibility. 
justice. 
Question 3 
1 / 1 pts
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PHI-208 Final Exam Second Half
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PHI-208 FINAL EXAM 
This attempt took 90 minutes. 
Question 1 
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Paulette is a philosopher who is trying to evaluate the strength of a major moral theory. 
As such, which of the following questions is Paulette LEAST likely to ask about the 
theory? 
Does this theory reflect our understanding of what it means to be human? 
Does this theory explain why we ought to respect a particular set of moral standards? 
Does this theory offer us good answers to ethical questions? 
Correct! 
Does t...
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PHI-208 Final Exam Perfect Score
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PHI-208 FINAL EXAM 
This attempt took 90 minutes. 
Question 1 
1 / 1 pts 
Paulette is a philosopher who is trying to evaluate the strength of a major moral theory. 
As such, which of the following questions is Paulette LEAST likely to ask about the 
theory? 
Does this theory reflect our understanding of what it means to be human? 
Does this theory explain why we ought to respect a particular set of moral standards? 
Does this theory offer us good answers to ethical questions? 
Correct! 
Does t...
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PHI 208
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PHI 208 Week 2 Quiz 
Question 1 
What is speciesism according to Peter Singer’s account? 
 Allowing the interests of one’s own species to override the greater interests of members of other species. 
 The practice of treating all animals equally regardless of their abilities. 
 The part of science that studies species membership. 
 The view that different species have different characteristics. 
 
Question 2 
According to chapter 2 of Understanding Philosophy, utilitarianism is a fo...
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PHI 208 Week 1 quiz.docx 100%
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Question 1 
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With what does the major moral theory known as deontological ethics primarily concern itself? 
 the neural processes in the brain 
 the nature and character of a person performing an action 
 the consequences of an action 
Correct! 
 the nature of an action itself 
Question 2 
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The author suggests that a statement like, “Who am I to judge what is right or wrong for someone else?” 
MOST often implies that 
 the speaker lacks intellectual humility. 
Correct! 
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PHI-208 Week 2 QUIZ
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PHI-208 WEEK 2 QUIZ---PERFECT SCORE 
Question 1 
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Kathleen is a girls’ soccer coach who lies now and then to her young team in order to 
keep up their spirits and guarantee they have fun, even if they are not the best players 
in the league. Kathleen’s lying could be an example of utilitarian __________. 
universality 
immorality 
impartiality 
Correct! 
adaptability 
Question 2 
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If someone were to question the value of scientific research on utilitarian grounds, which...
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PHI 208 Week 2 Quiz
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PHI 208 Week 2 Quiz 
Question 1 
What is speciesism according to Peter Singer’s account? 
 Allowing the interests of one’s own species to override the greater interests of members of other species. 
 The practice of treating all animals equally regardless of their abilities. 
 The part of science that studies species membership. 
 The view that different species have different characteristics. 
 
Question 2 
According to chapter 2 of Understanding Philosophy, utilitarianism is a fo...
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PHI-208 Final Exam Second Half
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PHI-208 FINAL EXAM 2ND HALF #26 - #50 
Question 26 
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Some utilitarians maintain that the standard of right action should be the ___¬________ 
consequences, not the __________ consequences produced by an action. 
legal; moral 
worst; best 
active; passive 
Correct! 
intended; actual 
Question 27 
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For Kant, the respect we owe people has to do primarily with their __________. 
authority 
age 
Correct! 
humanity 
capacity to contribute to society 
Question 28 
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How wo...
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PHI-208 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 2.1.docxQuestions & Answers / PHI 208
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PHI-208 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 2 
Question: 
Is it possible for individuals to flourish if others with whom they are connected are not also 
flourishing? Consider this with respect to Aristotle’s account of Eudaimonia and MacIntyre’s 
account of practices, as well as the other readings and media. Identify a community or practice 
in which you are involved in which the flourishing of the individual is tied to the flourishing of 
others. Does this require that we limit certain rights pertaining...
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