SOPHIA – INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS UNIT 4 MILESTONE 4
Q: Select the basis for moral value used by character ethics. A: The individual trait being demonstrated by an action
Q: Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. H...
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A: The individual trait being demonstrated by an action
Q: Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her
younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred.
How might a virtue-based ethicist evaluate Nick’s action? A: The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of courage.
Q: "Abortion is morally acceptable if it is legal here."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? A: Conventionalism
Q: Stephanie volunteers at an organization that collects and distributes clothing to those in need. As she is packing boxes to send overseas, she finds a donated item of clothing that perfectly suits her sense of style and would be a versatile item to add to her own wardrobe. Stephanie sets the item aside to take home with her.
According to virtue-based ethics, why is Stephanie's action unethical?
A: Her action cultivates the vice of greed.
Q: "In some places, certain animals are considered divine and have more rights than humans."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
A: Conventionalism
Q: Marcus hurries past a mugging because he doesn't want to get involved.
How might a virtue-based ethicist classify this action?
A: Impermissible
Q: "I always say everyone shouldn't be afraid to try new things. On a recent trip to Spain, I ate all
my meals at my favorite place— McDonald's."
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