Exam 3

What does Kant think about reason? (Select all correct options.) Group of answer choices It is not as competent as natural instinct for securing happiness. It is the source of the moral law. It is irrelevant for ethics. It is central for our self-determination.

-It is the source of the moral law. -It is central for our self-determination. -It is not as competent as natural instinct for securing happiness.

What is problematic about the principle of "an eye for an eye"? (Select all correct options.) Group of answer choices It does not take intentions into account in determining punishment. It cannot tell us how to punish crimes that have not harmed anyone. It sometimes prescribes punishments that seem deeply immoral.

-It sometimes prescribes punishments that seem deeply immoral. -It does not take intentions into account in determining punishment. -It cannot tell us how to punish crimes that have not harmed anyone.

According to Kant, what is a categorical imperative? Group of answer choices A principle of action that one gives to oneself A command of reason that does not depend on our desires A principle of action that one gives to others A command of reason that depends on our desires

A command of reason that does not depend on our desires

According to Kant, what is the main problem with the Golden Rule? Group of answer choices It makes morality depend on a person's desires. It fails to give us any guidance whatsoever. It makes morality depend solely on the consequences of one's actions. It allows lying, which is never permissible.

It makes morality depend on a person's desires.

According to the text, what is wrong with the principle of universalizability? (Select all correct options.) Group of answer choices It fails to explain what's wrong with lying. It permits the actions of principled fanatics. It falsely claims that the central moral virtue is benevolence. It makes the morality of actions solely a matter of their consequences.

It permits the actions of principled fanatics.

What is the Amoralist's Challenge a direct challenge to? Group of answer choices Kant's claim that immoral conduct is irrational Kant's principle of universalizability Kant's verdict in the lying promise case Kant's claim that every action has a maxim

Kant's claim that immoral conduct is irrational

What is paternalism? Group of answer choices Limiting the liberty of others for their own good Limiting everyone's liberty for the good of society Limiting the liberty of children Limiting the liberty of others for your own good

Limiting the liberty of others for their own good

According to Kant, when do we have the duty to lie? Group of answer choices Never To avoid a serious inconvenience Whenever we feel like it To save someone else's life

Never

Unlike the principle of universalizability, the principle of humanity can account for the immorality of what? Group of answer choices The fanatic A lying promise Slavery Harming animals

The fanatic

According to Kant, under what conditions is punishment always unjust? (Select all correct options.) Group of answer choices When the punishment is severe When the punishment has bad overall effects When the criminal is not autonomous

When the criminal is not autonomous

In Kant's theory, a maxim is ... Group of answer choices a piece of wisdom handed down over many generations. an objectively correct moral rule. a principle of action that one gives to oneself. a false moral principle.

a principle of action that one gives to oneself.

According to Kant's theory, non-human animals ... Group of answer choices are moral agents. have some moral rights, but not to the same degree as humans. are the moral equals of humans. have no moral rights.

have no moral rights.

According to Kant, the ultimate end of human action is ... Group of answer choices pleasure. the greatest good for the greatest number. happiness. morally deserved happiness.

morally deserved happiness.

Kant claims that the morality of an action depends on ... Group of answer choices both intentions and results. the results of one's actions. one's intentions. neither intentions nor results.

one's intentions.

The Golden Rule fails to give any guidance concerning ... Group of answer choices lying. how to treat strangers. how to treat loved ones. self-regarding actions.

self-regarding actions.

Something is a case of moral luck if ... Group of answer choices the morality of one's action depends on factors within one's control. the morality of one's action depends on one's intentions. the morality of one's action depends on factors outside of one's control. someone does the right thing but with the wrong intentions.

the morality of one's action depends on factors outside of one's control.

Kant believed that humans have dignity by virtue of ... Group of answer choices their capacity for kindness. their membership in the species Homo sapiens. their rationality and autonomy. their being created in the image of God.

their rationality and autonomy.

Treating someone as a means is to ... Group of answer choices treat her as a way to help you achieve her goals. treat her as a way to maximize happiness. treat her as a way to help you achieve your goals. treat her in a way that respects her autonomy.

treat her as a way to help you achieve your goals.

Treating someone as an end is to ... Group of answer choices treat her in a way that makes her better off. treat her with the respect she deserves. treat her as a goal. treat her as if you'll never see her again.

treat her with the respect she deserves.

In Kant's view, your action has a moral worth if and only if ... Group of answer choices you do what duty requires. it is performed out of a desire to benefit others. you do it because you understand that it is the right thing to do. it maximizes happiness.

you do it because you understand that it is the right thing to do.