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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 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!

 ...
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...
PHILOSOPHY PHI 208 WEEK 3 Quiz: Ashford University
Exam (elaborations) • 17
pages
• 2020
Question 1
1 / 1 pts
Professor Donovan is a Kantian philosopher. Therefore, she argues that the true value of “a good will” lies in
the good feelings it produces in the person who has it.
Correct!
doing the right thing for no other reason than it is right.
how much it can contribute to society.
fulfilling other people’s desires.
Question 2
1 / 1 pts
Some people claim that all Americans have a fundamental right to health care. What would a deontological thinker
add to that claim, if it were...
PHILOSOPHY PHI 208 WEEK 3 Quiz: Ashford University
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Question 1
1 / 1 pts
Professor Donovan is a Kantian philosopher. Therefore, she argues that the true value of “a good will” lies in
the good feelings it produces in the person who has it.
Correct!
doing the right thing for no other reason than it is right.
how much it can contribute to society.
fulfilling other people’s desires.
Question 2
1 / 1 pts
Some people claim that all Americans have a fundamental right to health care. What would a deontological thinker
add to that claim, if it were...
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

Peyton and Vane...
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

Peyton and Vane...
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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
PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning quiz 1.
Last document update:
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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
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...
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 1 Quiz 1 solution test latest updates
Exam (elaborations) • 25
pages
• 2022
PHI 208 Week 1 Quiz 1 solution test latest updates Question 1 Dunia thinks that in her society, it is appropriate for women to dress a certain way. But she doubts that those standards can be defended in a way that would apply to other societies different from hers. What is the best term for Dunia’s...
PHI 208 Week 1 Quiz 1 solution test latest updates
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PHI 208 Week 1 Quiz 1 solution test latest updates Question 1 Dunia thinks that in her society, it is appropriate for women to dress a certain way. But she doubts that those standards can be defended in a way that would apply to other societies different from hers. What is the best term for Dunia’s...
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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