
Ethics Quiz

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Gerald Prater
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If it rains, the ground will be wet. The ground is wet. Therefore, it rained. What is the flaw in the reasoning of this argument?
It assumes a necessary condition is also a sufficient condition, which is a logical error.
It commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent, which does not guarantee the conclusion.
It improperly concludes a causal relationship without eliminating other potential causes.
The argument violates the rules of modus tollens by assuming the contrapositive without evidence.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Act utilitarianism differs from rule utilitarianism in that:
Act utilitarianism evaluates individual actions, while rule utilitarianism suggests adherence to general rules.
Rule utilitarianism prioritizes following moral rules, while act utilitarianism emphasizes maximizing happiness.
Act utilitarianism is concerned with maximizing overall utility, while rule utilitarianism aims for personal satisfaction.
Act utilitarianism is a form of deontological ethics, while rule utilitarianism is based on virtue ethics.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Kantian ethics, hypothetical imperatives:
Are absolute moral commands applicable to all situations.
Are conditional commands based on achieving specific goals.
Are subjective judgments about what is morally right or wrong.
Are moral principles derived from social contracts.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rawls' original position behind the veil of ignorance serves to:
Emphasize the importance of individual liberties in society.
Ensure fairness by preventing individuals from knowing their own social status.
Promote utilitarian principles over deontological ethics.
Justify the authority of the state in enforcing moral laws.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one key criticism of social contract theory?
It overlooks the role of consent in forming moral obligations.
It relies too heavily on consequentialist reasoning.
It neglects individual autonomy in decision-making.
It prioritizes virtue ethics over other ethical frameworks.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Ross' ethical theory, prima facie duties:
Are absolute moral commands that must always be followed.
Are conditional duties that depend on specific circumstances.
Are derived from the Greatest Happiness Principle.
Are concerned solely with maximizing individual pleasure.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are the two primary ways to evaluate a philosophical argument
Relevance and Coherence
Clarity and Precision
Soundness and Validity
Persuasion and Simplicity
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