Conventionalism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Normative (Prescriptive) Study of principles, rules or theories that guide our actions and judgments. How things OUGHT TO BE. Descriptive Study of moral beliefs and practices to describe how people behave. How things ARE. Reflective Equilibrium When a theory explains all our data and all data supports the theory Morality differences from Legality - Morals aren't laws - Legal systems cover fewer types of behavior - Laws are enforced differently than moral principles -...

RLGN 104 – Test 5 RELIGIOUS QUIZ ANSWERS AVAILABLE • Question 1 3.5 out of 3.5 points Since Buddhists do not believe in a personal God, a Christian should share the benefits of a personal God when witnessing to them. Selected Answer: Tru e • Question 2 3.5 out of 3.5 points The axiological argument for God’s existence is also the argument from : Selected Answer: Moral s • Question 3 Atheism is ultimately self-refuting because: 3.5 out...

1 Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics. Select the example related to social etiquette. · Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the store. · Anthony follows the flow of traffic, even if he is exceeding the speed limit. · Marcy disapproves of working on Sundays because she was taught it was a day of rest. · Tara installs a wheelchair ramp at her business to meet government regulations. CONCEPT Ethical and Non-Ethical T...

Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics. Select the example related to social etiquette. · Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the store. · Anthony follows the flow of traffic, even if he is exceeding the speed limit. · Marcy disapproves of working on Sundays because she was taught it was a day of rest. · Tara installs a wheelchair ramp at her business to meet government regulations. CONCEPT Ethical and Non-Ethical Top...

Intro to Ethics (Sophia)100% CORRECTLY ANSWEREDobjectivists the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. Relativists Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation. Metaethics the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs Normative Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong applied ethics The branch of e...

Intro to Ethics (sophia)questions well solved 2022/2023objectivists the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. Relativists Those who believe moral principles are always dependent on the particular situation. 00:05 01:16 Metaethics the study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs Normative Ethics The branch of ethics that analyzes which actions are right and wrong app...

13/15  that's 87% RETAKE  13 questions were answered correctly. 2 questions were answered incorrectly. Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.    According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, character is more important than actions.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, right and wrong are assessed using culture as a guide.  According to the principles of virtue-based ethics, the consequences of actions a...

PHL 200 Intro to Ethics Unit Final Which of the following statements supports egoism? "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism? Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of virtue-based ethics? On which of the following statements would a hedonic utilitarian and an idealist utilitarian disagree? According to egoism, what might an ...

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 evalu...

Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit Final Which of the following statements supports egoism? Answer: Self-determined ethics are more successful than ethics dictated by others. "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Answer: Egoism Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism? Answer: Moral truths differ from culture to culture. Which action demonstrates a shortcoming of vir...