Phil 200 unit 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 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 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 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 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...

Intro to Ethics - PHIL 200 Unit 1