Ethics and Moral Philosophy

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What is the central focus of virtue ethics?

Adherence to moral rules
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The development of good character traits and moral virtues
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The consequences of actions
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The maintenance of social order
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Which philosopher introduced the concept of the “Golden Mean”?

Immanuel Kant
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John Stuart Mill
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Aristotle
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Confucius
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What is the categorical imperative in Kant’s deontological ethics?

The principle that actions should be judged based on their consequences
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A universal moral law that applies to all rational beings
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The idea that moral virtues lie between two extremes
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The belief that morality is relative to cultural norms
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Which philosopher is associated with the principle of utility?

Jeremy Bentham
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Aristotle
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Immanuel Kant
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Carol Gilligan
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Question 5 of 15

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What distinguishes Mill’s utilitarianism from Bentham’s?

Mill’s emphasis on the importance of individual rights and higher pleasures
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Mill’s rejection of the principle of utility
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Mill’s focus on the categorical imperative
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Mill’s belief that moral virtues lie between two extremes
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Question 6 of 15

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What is the primary concern of the ethics of care?

Adherence to abstract moral principles
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The consequences of actions
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The importance of relationships, empathy, and caring for others
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The development of good character traits
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Question 7 of 15

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Which philosopher introduced the ethics of care as a critique of traditional ethical theories?

Immanuel Kant
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John Stuart Mill
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Carol Gilligan
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Nel Noddings
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Question 8 of 15

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What is the main idea of Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia?

The greatest good for the greatest number
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Adherence to moral rules and duties
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Flourishing or happiness achieved through the cultivation of virtues
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The importance of caring for others
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Question 9 of 15

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What is the principle of respect for persons in Kantian ethics?

The idea that all actions should be judged by their ability to maximize happiness
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The belief that moral rules are culturally relative
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The principle that humans should never be treated merely as means to an end, but always as ends in themselves
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The idea that moral virtues lie between two extremes
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Question 10 of 15

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Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of the consequences of actions?

Virtue ethics
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Deontological ethics
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Utilitarianism
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Ethics of care
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Question 11 of 15

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What is the “felicific calculus” in Bentham’s utilitarianism?

A method of calculating the utility of actions based on factors such as intensity, duration, and certainty of pleasure or pain
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A mathematical formula for determining the moral worth of actions
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A critique of Kant’s categorical imperative
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A principle that focuses on the importance of relationships and caring for others
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Question 12 of 15

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Which philosopher’s ethical theory is rooted in the concept of care and empathy?

Jeremy Bentham
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Immanuel Kant
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Carol Gilligan
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John Stuart Mill
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Question 13 of 15

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What is the central principle of Kant’s categorical imperative?

Actions are moral if they promote the greatest happiness
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Moral actions are those that can be universalized and applied consistently to everyone
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Moral virtues lie between two extremes
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The importance of caring for others and maintaining relationships
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Question 14 of 15

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Which ethical theory challenges the traditional focus on individual autonomy and justice?

Virtue ethics
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Deontological ethics
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Utilitarianism
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Ethics of care
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Question 15 of 15

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What is the focus of Confucian ethics?

The development of good character traits and the practice of virtues in relationships
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The adherence to universal moral laws
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The calculation of the consequences of actions
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The importance of individual autonomy and justice
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