Ethical Theories

In the trolley car problem when one chooses to throw the switch to save the five workmen but allow the one person to die that is an example of which of the following ethical theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

Those who believe that good moral character is the basis of moral decision making is associated with which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

The happiness principle that states that the best moral decision is that which leads to the greatest happiness fits best with which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

The belief that one must always fulfill one's duty or obligations is best associated with which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

In this theory one believes that one must act to defend one's interest first or that of their family before considering the needs of others.

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

In this theory one believes that moral decisions take into account the relation between society and individuals

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

The duty to always do your best and promise to study hard best fits with which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

The obligation to help the poor or those in need even if you are wealthy best fits with which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism

Those who are honest, or brave or have good manners may be seen to be moral according to this theory

• Virtue

• Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

• Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

• Social Contract Theory

• Egoism