Intro to Ethics - Unit 2 Milestone
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Michelle is visiting a Muslim country. She doesn't know what to expect because she knows that
some Muslim societies expect women to wear a head-scarf when they are outdoors. When she
gets off the airplane, Michelle immediately notices that all the women in the airport are wearing
head-scarves.
According to conventionalism, which action would be most appropriate for Michelle to take?
"Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders"
Individual flourishing is the sole basis for ethics.
Buy a head-scarf and put it on
God's commands have no basis in reason
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Which of the following represents a challenge to the voluntarist option of divine command
theory?
Obligatory
God's commands have no basis in reason
Neutral
"morality cannot be compared across cultural borders"
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Which of the following scenarios would be obligatory for an egoist?
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
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Which of the following observations poses a challenge to the cultural differences argument?
Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
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Which of the following examples contains a disagreement between popular thought and divine
command theory?
A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals.
Neutral
God says, "Woe to those who are rich," but many people strive for wealth
God's commands have no basis in reason
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After moving to a new city, Rachel continues to support her hometown's baseball team. A friend
tells her she has to support her new city's team, but Rachel points out that God hasn't said
anything on the matter.
In Rachel's view, her action is __________ according to divine command theory.
Neutral
Acidic
Obligatory
Alkalinity
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Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
Divine command theory helps make sense of humanity's place in the world.
Divine command theory states that God's command is the only way to know right from
wrong.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
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Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
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Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?
Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
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Erika, like most people in her culture, grows flowers in her yard.
What would a conventionalist call Ericka's actions?
Supererogatory
Permissible
Obligatory
Imperative
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Which of the following statements supports egoism?
A society is more just if it enforces laws for the benefit of everyone.
The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.
God's commands have no basis in reason
A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals.
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Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
Malachi sees an opportunity to cheat and get ahead at work, so he takes it.
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
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Which of the following statements in support of divine command theory is true?
Divine command theory states that God's command is the only way to know right from
wrong.
God's commands have no basis in reason
Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.
Divine command theory helps make sense of humanity's place in the world.
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According to an egoist, working hard to succeed in order to take care of oneself and one's needs
is good because _________.
Just because there is an objective truth doesn't mean everyone automatically knows it.
"Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders"
God's commands have no basis in reason
Individual flourishing is the sole basis for ethics.
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Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist?
neutral
obligatory
"Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders"
god's commands have no basis in reason
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