Ethics Quiz

What is virtue ethics?

The idea that we achieve goodness not by following rules but by developing positive personality traits or 'virtues'

What does Kant mean by a maxim?

A principle of action that one gives to oneself.

What is the fundamental principle of morality, according to Kant?

Act only on maxims that are universilizable.

"In making a moral decision, one should be more concerned with having good motives than arriving at good consequences." Which ethical position is expressed by this statement?

Deontology

Select the false statement.

False: - According to Kant, the statement "Do not lie!" is a hypothetical imperative. True: - the word 'ought' is often used non-morally. - Rule-utilitarianism has no problem coping with the counterexamples to act-utilitarianism. - The hedonist claims that the ultimate good is happiness. - According to Aristotle, the basic virtues are the same for everyone.

Which of the following character traits is not part of James Rachel's partial list virtues?

Not: - elegance Are: - industriousness - thoughtfulness - civility - moderation

What did Kant believe is the relationship between rationality and morality?

Rationality requires us to be moral.

"Ethics really boils down to a cost-benefit analysis." Which ethical position is expressed by this statement?

Utilitarianism

According to utilitarianism, saving a drowning man who turns out to be Joseph Stalin is ...

morally wrong.