Phil 200 intro to eth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Final (REVISED) Questions and Answers 2022/2023. You passed this Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 11 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Choose the statement that exemplifies consequentialism.  Lying is impermissible because it causes others to mistrust you.  Lying is impermissible because society demands honesty.  Lying is impermissible because it is intrinsically wrong.  Lying is impermissible because it reveals a dishonest na...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 1 2022/2023. Unit 1 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science? Answer: Philosophy is concerned with how to understand and interpret scientific facts. Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study. Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation. Which of the following is a philosophical question? Answer: Is it possible for a comp...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 4 2022/2023. Unit 4 Challenge 1 Which of the following best defines virtue-based ethics? Answer: An ethical theory that emphasizes moral character over principles. A theory of ethics that asserts that actions reveal and reinforce personal characteristics Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics. Answer: Actions are evaluated based on how the action reveals the actor’s character. Jean lies to her boss about not feeling well so she can stay home an...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 2 2022/2023. Unit 2 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true? Answer: Divine command theory states that what is right is wholly determined from God's command. Divine command theory states that God freely chooses what is right and what is wrong. Divine command theory is an objectivist moral theory. Norman learns from his pastor that God commands people to love one another. Thus according to divine command theory, lovi...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 3 2022/2023. Unit 3 Challenge 1 For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important? Answer: The consequences of an action Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory? Answer: Utilitarianism is objectivist because it asserts that everyone should act to increase utility. Which of the following considerations is important for a utilitarian when evaluating the morality of an action? Answer: How many people the action affects Elizabeth likes...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Final Milestone (REVISED) Questions and Answers 2022/2023. You passed this Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 11 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Choose the statement that exemplifies consequentialism.  Lying is impermissible because it causes others to mistrust you.  Lying is impermissible because society demands honesty.  Lying is impermissible because it is intrinsically wrong.  Lying is impermissible because it reveals a di...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 1 2022/2023. Unit 1 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science? Answer: Philosophy is concerned with how to understand and interpret scientific facts. Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study. Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation. Which of the following is a philosophical question? Answer: Is it possible for a comp...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 1 2022/2023. Unit 1 Challenge 1 Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between philosophy and science? Answer: Philosophy is concerned with how to understand and interpret scientific facts. Philosophy helps define concepts that are at the center of scientific study. Philosophy pursues truths that cannot be determined through empirical observation. Which of the following is a philosophical question? Answer: Is it possible for a comp...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Final Milestone (REVISED) Questions and Answers 2022/2023. You passed this Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 11 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Choose the statement that exemplifies consequentialism.  Lying is impermissible because it causes others to mistrust you.  Lying is impermissible because society demands honesty.  Lying is impermissible because it is intrinsically wrong.  Lying is impermissible because it reveals a di...

PHIL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit 3 2022/2023. Unit 3 Challenge 1 For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important? Answer: The consequences of an action Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory? Answer: Utilitarianism is objectivist because it asserts that everyone should act to increase utility. Which of the following considerations is important for a utilitarian when evaluating the morality of an action? Answer: How many people the action affects Elizabeth likes...