Ch 8 Virtue ethics

Pride is the virtue between ______ and _________ A. Humility and vanity B. Humility and arrogance C. Vanity and meekness D. Meekness and arrogance

A. Humility and vanity

Which of the following events helped trigger a re-emergence of virtue theory as a viable moral theory (answer all that apply)? A. The doubt that rationality alone could produce a viable moral theory B. Feminism and the Ethic of Care C. Discovery of the illogical nature of Kant's theory D. Interest in Eastern Philosophies M

A. The doubt that rationality alone could produce a viable moral theory C. Discovery of the illogical nature of Kant's theory D. Interest in Eastern Philosophies

For Aristotle, evil people will never be truly happy because A. Their desire for more and more can never be ultimately filled B. Their evil deeds come back to haunt them C. Evil deeds only bring on temporary pleasure D. God will smite them

A. Their desire for more and more can never be ultimately filled

Nihilism can be thought to be compatible with virtue theory in that (choose all that apply) A. neither seek (or believe in) absolute rules or duties B. virtue theorists do not typically look at things as "black and white", so in essence they don't have a notion of absolute truths D. both come up with the same absolute truths E. each value the "ethic of care" M

A. neither seek (or believe in) absolute rules or duties B. virtue theorists do not typically look at things as "black and white", so in essence they don't have a notion of absolute truths

According to Aristotle the good is (choose the best answer) A. the state of actively being virtuous B. The best option available C. That which gives the best consequence D. the feeling of pleasure that is associated with happiness

A. the state of actively being virtuous

In virtue ethics the primary goal is which of the following? A. To do the right thing. B. To be a good person. C. To be just. D. To be properly motivated.

B. To be a good person.

A distinctive feature of virtue theory is that it places the ethical focus on: A. reason. B. character. C. consequences. D. social structure. E. rules.

B. character.

For Aristotle, virtue refers to a type of: A. motive. B. excellence. C. good consequence. D. none of the listed choices is correct

B. excellence.

Men's sense of virtue is thought to emphasize A. Responsibility over rights B. Intention over consequence C. Justice over relationship D. Solidarity over compassion

C. Justice over relationship

What does Aristotle claim to be the highest human activity? A. Political science B. Friendship Correct! C. Philosophy D. Prudence

C. Philosophy

Aristotle maintains that true happiness is: A. to be found only in the afterlife. B. unattainable for humans, and perhaps even for gods. C. activity in accordance with virtue. D. important as a philosophical ideal, but is not a legitimate human goal. E. found in relationships with family and friends.

C. activity in accordance with virtue.

Aristotle maintains that true happiness is: A. to be found only in the afterlife. B. unattainable for humans, and perhaps even for gods. C. activity in accordance with virtue. D. important as a philosophical ideal, but is not a legitimate human goal. E. found in relationships with family and friends.

C. activity in accordance with virtue.

Virtue Ethics helps us determine A. Whether an action is moral B. Whether a form of ethical reasoning is virtuous C. How to calculate between consequential and nonconsequential reasoning D. How we ought to be

D. How we ought to be

According to virtue theory, the key to becoming virtuous is: A. receiving God's grace. B. developing strong supportive affectionate relations with others. C. weighing all the consequences of one's acts. D. reasoning carefully before acting. E. consistently practicing virtuous behavior.

E. consistently practicing virtuous behavior.

Aristotle believes that vices like envy, malice, theft, and adultery have a less extreme "mean state" that is virtuous. T/F

False

The central theme of Virtue Ethics is one's duty or moral obligations. T/F

False

The opposite of virtue is weakness. T/F

False

There is a general consensus among virtue theorists that the virtues are the same for everyone T/F

False

Virtue ethics emphasizes how we should determine what is the right thing to do. T/F

False

Impartiality is thought of as a stereotypical masculine trait. T/F

True

Virtues are positive traits of character. T/F

True