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PHI-208 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION.
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PHI-208 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

There has been a recurring issue in my area regarding an unknown federal encampment

where immigrants are housed awaiting a resolution of their federal appeal for asylum. The

facility, originally opened as a short-term solution to keep families together during the process, is

now under fire for retaining individuals for at a minimum of one year. The facilities are being

investigated currently for unhealthy and unethical treatment of its residents.

This issue is a b...
PHI-208 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION.
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PHI-208 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

There has been a recurring issue in my area regarding an unknown federal encampment

where immigrants are housed awaiting a resolution of their federal appeal for asylum. The

facility, originally opened as a short-term solution to keep families together during the process, is

now under fire for retaining individuals for at a minimum of one year. The facilities are being

investigated currently for unhealthy and unethical treatment of its residents.

This issue is a b...
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...
PHI-208 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 2.1.
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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...
relativism by stating that

cultures whose standards differ from Western standards are immoral.

the international community must strive to eliminate all cultural and moral differences.

Correct!

while there are many legitimate cultural variations, all people have certain basic human

rights that must be respected.

each culture has its own beliefs and practices, all of which must be acknowledged and

respected by other cultures.

Question 2

1 / 1 pts

What constitutes an argument, in the co...
PHI-208 Week 1 Quiz x2.
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relativism by stating that

cultures whose standards differ from Western standards are immoral.

the international community must strive to eliminate all cultural and moral differences.

Correct!

while there are many legitimate cultural variations, all people have certain basic human

rights that must be respected.

each culture has its own beliefs and practices, all of which must be acknowledged and

respected by other cultures.

Question 2

1 / 1 pts

What constitutes an argument, in the co...
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...
PHI-208 Final Exam Second Half
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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...
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 this theory avoid the frustration that can come with exploring e...
PHI-208 Final Exam First Half
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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 this theory avoid the frustration that can come with exploring e...
Question 1

Agnes is a widow with disabilities in her late 60s. Due to these

circumstances, she only has to pay half of her electricity and water

bills. What would a deontologist say about this situation?

Agnes is violating a duty to pay the exact same rates as everyone else.

Agnes is acting wrongly by taking profit away from the companies that provide her electricity

and water.

Agnes has the right to pay only what she thinks is in her best interest.

Agnes is acting morally since some dut...
PHI 208 Wk 3 Quiz question and answers
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Question 1

Agnes is a widow with disabilities in her late 60s. Due to these

circumstances, she only has to pay half of her electricity and water

bills. What would a deontologist say about this situation?

Agnes is violating a duty to pay the exact same rates as everyone else.

Agnes is acting wrongly by taking profit away from the companies that provide her electricity

and water.

Agnes has the right to pay only what she thinks is in her best interest.

Agnes is acting morally since some dut...
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

1 / 1 pts

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
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

1 / 1 pts

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
Question 1

1 / 1 pts

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

1 / 1 pts

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!

 ...
PHI 208 Week 1 quiz.
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Question 1

1 / 1 pts

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

1 / 1 pts

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!

 ...
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...
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...
PHI-208 WEEK 2 QUIZ---PERFECT SCORE

Question 1

1 / 1 pts

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

1 / 1 pts

If someone were to question the value of scientific research on utilitarian grounds, which...
PHI-208 WEEK 2 QUIZ---PERFECT SCORE

Question 1

1 / 1 pts

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

1 / 1 pts

If someone were to question the value of scientific research on utilitarian grounds, which...
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