Ethics Quiz

Who is considered the founder of utilitarianism?

• Sigmund Freud

• Karl Marx

• Jeremy Bentham

• Adam Smith

Who is a well-known philosopher associated with virtue ethics?

• Descartes

• Kant

• Aristotle

• Socrates

According to utilitarianism, what should be the basis for making ethical decisions?

• Greatest good for the greatest number of people

• Following religious teachings

• Doing whatever benefits the individual the most

• Prioritizing the needs of the wealthy

What is the role of character in virtue ethics?

• The role of character in virtue ethics is to focus on seeking personal pleasure and happiness

• The role of character in virtue ethics is to focus on following rules and laws

• The role of character in virtue ethics is to focus on developing moral character traits, such as honesty, courage, and compassion, in order to lead a virtuous life.

• The role of character in virtue ethics is to focus on accumulating wealth and power

What is the primary goal of utilitarianism?

• Prioritizing the happiness and well-being of a select few individuals

• Maximizing overall happiness and well-being for the greatest number of people

• Maximizing overall sadness and suffering for the greatest number of people

• Minimizing overall happiness and well-being for the greatest number of people

What are some key virtues in virtue ethics?

• Deceit, greed, apathy, arrogance

• Laziness, dishonesty, cowardice, selfishness

• Rudeness, cruelty, indifference, injustice

• Some key virtues in virtue ethics include honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, and fairness.

Behaving ethically means doing

• what your friends do

• only what's legal

• the right thing

• what benefits you most

Which of the following is an ethical issue:

• Deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

• Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book

• Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

• Choosing which movie to see this weekend

Integrity means acting with

• humility.

• leadership skills.

• a sense of humor.

• honesty.

Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?

• Transparency

• Viability

• Trust

• Accountability