Philosophy Question 1 According to Aristotle, virtues are primarily a. Enforced
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Philosophy
Question 1
According to Aristotle, virtues are primarily
a. Enforced by rewards and punishments.
b.Limitations on our freedom imposed by dogmatists.
c.Innate.
d.Acquired through training and practiced.
Question 21 pts
According to Sandel, what would Kant say if a murderer came to your door looking for your friend and asks is your friend in your house?
a.It would be okay to tell a “white lie” in order to save a life.
b.Since the murderer would violate the categorical imperative, you are not obligated to tell him the truth.
c.Morality requires you to answer truthfully and say your friend is in your house.
d.You should say you aren't certain because if you aren't looking at your friend at that moment then it is technically true. (A misleading truth)
Question 31 pts
In contrast to Bentham, Kant thinks this is the most important human characteristic
a.Reason
b.Happiness
c.Love
d.Compassion
Question 41 pts
A close examination of the Categorical Imperative reveals that
a.An employee who works for money is immorally using his employer.
b.We have moral duties towards all sentient life.
c.Moral relationships must include more than mutual use.
d.Our only moral duty is to other people.
Question 51 pts
The primary point of Sandel’s discussion of consent versus benefit based moral obligation is
a.Moral obligation can arise with either consent or benefits alone.
b.There is no moral obligation without a contract.
c.There is no moral obligation until benefits have been received.
d.Moral obligation requires both consent and benefits.
a. Enforced by rewards and punishments.
b.Limitations on our freedom imposed by dogmatists.
Explanation / Answer
In contrast to Bentham, Kant thinks this is the most important human characteristic-
b.Happiness.
A close examination of the Categorical Imperative reveals that-
b.We have moral duties towards all sentient life.
The primary point of Sandel’s discussion of consent versus benefit based moral obligation is
a.Moral obligation can arise with either consent or benefits alone.
b.We have moral duties towards all sentient life.
The primary point of Sandel’s discussion of consent versus benefit based moral obligation is