Ethics 306 Graded A+
In ethics, the terms "right" and "wrong" are used primarily to evaluate the morality of: ️Actions
Which of the following is an example of a duty-based moral theory? ️Kantian moral theories.
Which of the following is a feature of consequentialist moral theory? ️All o...
Ethics 306 Graded A+
In ethics, the terms "right" and "wrong" are used primarily to evaluate the morality of: ✔️Actions
Which of the following is an example of a duty-based moral theory? ✔️Kantian moral theories.
Which of the following is a feature of consequentialist moral theory? ✔️All of the above.
To say that the consequentialist account of right action is a maximizing conception is to say that,
according to the account: ✔️we ought to perform that action the consequences of which will have at
least as much overall value as any of the alternative actions.
Which of the following is a basic intrinsic good, according to Aquinas's version of natural law theory?
✔️All of the above.
To say that an action is intrinsically permissible (a feature mentioned in the doctrine of double effect) is
to say that: ✔️the action, apart from its effects, is morally permissible.
In satisfying Kant's Humanity formulation of the categorical imperative, we are obligated to adopt two
very general goals: the goal of promoting the (morally permissible) ends of others and the goal of:
✔️self-perfection.
Kant refers to the special worth or value of persons as: ✔️dignity.
A positive right of A against B would involve A's claim that: ✔️B do or provide something to A.
Which of the following is an example of a vice of character? ✔️cowardice.
John considers what Mary has done and thinks to himself, Mary did the right thing. This thought is
primarily a judgment about: ✔️an action Mary performed.
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