Crt/205 Week 8 Knowledge Check
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Concepts Moral Theories Mastery 100% Questions
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Concept: Moral Theories
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1.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences? A. B. C. D. Relativism Deontology Utilitarianism Virtue ethics
Correct! Utilitarianism is based on the principle of maximizing happiness (or any other measure of utility) for the greatest number of people, as well as minimizing unhappiness for the greatest number. The means of achieving this outcome is not as much of an issue as the actual outcome for the utilitarian.
2.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on one’s intentions? A. B. Relativism Virtue ethics
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Utilitarianism Deontology
Correct! Deontology is also known as "duty theory" because it focuses on ones plans or intentions.
3.Which of the following is the most accurate match between a term and its definition? A. B. C. D. Relativism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Virtue ethics is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Deontology is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do.
Correct! The idea is to focus on developing the most virtuous character, rather than on what to do or not do. It's what you are on the inside that counts.
7.Which moral theory would probably justify the following question:"Should I commit adultery just this once, if no one will ever find out?" A. B. C. D. Utilitarianism Deontology Absolutism Virtue ethics
Correct! Simple utilitarianism, the correct answer, would probably not condemn this action (unless the person thought a secret act of adultery would have harmful
Concepts Moral Theories Mastery 100% Questions
Score:
11/11
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Legal Reasoning
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10
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Concept: Moral Theories
Concepts Moral Theories Mastery 100% Questions
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1.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences? A. B. C. D. Relativism Deontology Utilitarianism Virtue ethics
Correct! Utilitarianism is based on the principle of maximizing happiness (or any other measure of utility) for the greatest number of people, as well as minimizing unhappiness for the greatest number. The means of achieving this outcome is not as much of an issue as the actual outcome for the utilitarian.
2.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on one’s intentions? A. B. Relativism Virtue ethics
C. D.
Utilitarianism Deontology
Correct! Deontology is also known as "duty theory" because it focuses on ones plans or intentions.
3.Which of the following is the most accurate match between a term and its definition? A. B. C. D. Relativism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Virtue ethics is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Utilitarianism is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do. Deontology is a moral theory that focuses mainly on how to be, not on what to do.
Correct! The idea is to focus on developing the most virtuous character, rather than on what to do or not do. It's what you are on the inside that counts.
7.Which moral theory would probably justify the following question:"Should I commit adultery just this once, if no one will ever find out?" A. B. C. D. Utilitarianism Deontology Absolutism Virtue ethics
Correct! Simple utilitarianism, the correct answer, would probably not condemn this action (unless the person thought a secret act of adultery would have harmful