Question 1

Which of the following best describes Ethics?

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A)   A form of the "golden rule."
B)   A branch of philosophy that uses reason to support positions.
C)   A body of beliefs about right and wrong handed down form one generation to the next.
D)   Behavior that is agreed upon to be moral by the majority.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 2

Looking at the source of an opinion instead of the reason given for it is called begging the question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethics is exclusively a descriptive discipline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The reasons supporting a conclusion in an argument are called

Accepted Answer

A)   ethical principles.
B)   ad hominems.
C)   valid forms.
D)   premises.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An ethical theory is a systematic exposition of a particular view about what is the nature and basis of good or right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The reading by Hume is about

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A)   The difficulty of connecting ethics and natural science.
B)   The ethics of religion.
C)   The question of capital punishment.
D)   The problem of deriving an ought from an is.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

The following is an example of normative ethics: "Capital punishment is wrong because it is wrong to directly take a human life."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ethics is that branch of philosophy that seeks to discover what different moral beliefs different people do in fact have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While emotions or feelings may play some role in moral considerations,one is also expected to give reasons for one's moral judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The difference between teleological and deontological is that

Accepted Answer

A)   Teleological is moral and deontological is immoral.
B)   Teleological is focused on intention and deontological is focused on motive.
C)   Deontological is focused of intention and teleological is focused on consequence.
D)   Deontological is moral and teleological is immoral.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

According to the text,one reason why we study ethics is to see whether we can justify the beliefs we already hold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following in not a reason given for developing our natural moral reasoning skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   We should be able to critically evaluate our own beliefs.
B)   As we develop our skills we will be able to win more ethical arguments.
C)   People of all perspectives should be able to hold meaningful dialogue with each other.
D)   Diverse communities necessitate that values be built of reason.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Ethical theory does which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)   Proves an argument to be right or wrong.
B)   Shows people how they should act.
C)   Agrees with legal decisions.
D)   Provides reasons for judging actions to be right or wrong.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

"People often find it difficult to do what they believe is right" is a normative statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Metaethics is largely about studying

Accepted Answer

A)   The meanings of ethical language.
B)   Those things which are beyond normal ethics.
C)   Historical literature about ethics.
D)   Ethical decisions sanctioned by religious beliefs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

In doing metaethics one analyzes the meaning and function of ethical language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One ought to pay one's taxes.

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Question 18

Recommending a certain behavior such as sharing due to one's own approval of that behavior is known as emotivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which type of ethics analyzes and asks the meaning and function of ethical terms such as "good" or "right" and ethical statements such as "This is Good." Normative ethics (N)or Metaethics (M)?

Accepted Answer

M
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Question 20

Ethics requires skillful reasoning.Which of the following is not important to making a good argument?

Accepted Answer

A)   The structure of the argument.
B)   The conclusion follows from the premises.
C)   The argument leads to the right conclusion.
D)   The argument has internal logic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Exam 1: Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Which of the following best describes Ethics?

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Looking at the source of an opinion instead of the reason given for it is called begging the question.

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Ethics is exclusively a descriptive discipline.

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The reasons supporting a conclusion in an argument are called

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An ethical theory is a systematic exposition of a particular view about what is the nature and basis of good or right.

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The reading by Hume is about

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The following is an example of normative ethics: "Capital punishment is wrong because it is wrong to directly take a human life."

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Ethics is that branch of philosophy that seeks to discover what different moral beliefs different people do in fact have.

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While emotions or feelings may play some role in moral considerations,one is also expected to give reasons for one's moral judgments.

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The difference between teleological and deontological is that

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According to the text,one reason why we study ethics is to see whether we can justify the beliefs we already hold.

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Which of the following in not a reason given for developing our natural moral reasoning skills?

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Ethical theory does which of the following

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"People often find it difficult to do what they believe is right" is a normative statement.

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Metaethics is largely about studying

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In doing metaethics one analyzes the meaning and function of ethical language.

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One ought to pay one's taxes.

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Recommending a certain behavior such as sharing due to one's own approval of that behavior is known as emotivism.

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Which type of ethics analyzes and asks the meaning and function of ethical terms such as "good" or "right" and ethical statements such as "This is Good." Normative ethics (N)or Metaethics (M)?

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Ethics requires skillful reasoning.Which of the following is not important to making a good argument?

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