Sophia Ethics Milestone 4 - WGU
1
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?
The action revealed that Nick has the vice of aggressiveness.
The action did not reveal a positive or negative trait.
The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of courage.
The action revealed that Nick acted without thinking.
CONCEPT
Advantages and Shortcomings of Virtue-Based Ethics
2
"Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement
likely appealing?
Conventionalism
Divine command theory
Virtue-based ethics
Kantian deontology
CONCEPT
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, Case Study: Animal Rights
3
Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-
based ethics?
Some virtues that are lacking can be hard to develop.
Effects the agent couldn't have anticipated impact his or her guilt.
The agent's moral character isn't properly emphasized.
Mass chaos would ensue since everyone only cares about him or herself.
CONCEPT
Problems with Virtue-Based Ethics
4
Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, actions are judged against the greater
good.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, actions are less important than the
agent's moral character.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, only the actor’s intent is considered
when assigning moral value.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, people can be judged by the
consequences of their actions.
CONCEPT
Virtue-Based Ethics
5
Choose the statement that exemplifies consequentialism.
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1
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?
The action revealed that Nick has the vice of aggressiveness.
The action did not reveal a positive or negative trait.
The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of courage.
The action revealed that Nick acted without thinking.
CONCEPT
Advantages and Shortcomings of Virtue-Based Ethics
2
"Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it."
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement
likely appealing?
Conventionalism
Divine command theory
Virtue-based ethics
Kantian deontology
CONCEPT
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, Case Study: Animal Rights
3
Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-
based ethics?
Some virtues that are lacking can be hard to develop.
Effects the agent couldn't have anticipated impact his or her guilt.
The agent's moral character isn't properly emphasized.
Mass chaos would ensue since everyone only cares about him or herself.
CONCEPT
Problems with Virtue-Based Ethics
4
Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, actions are judged against the greater
good.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, actions are less important than the
agent's moral character.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, only the actor’s intent is considered
when assigning moral value.
According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, people can be judged by the
consequences of their actions.
CONCEPT
Virtue-Based Ethics
5
Choose the statement that exemplifies consequentialism.
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