Ethics: General Introduction

What is ethics?

• A system of scientific theories

• A system of legal rules

• A system of mathematical equations

• A system of moral principles

Which stage in the history of ethics focused on extending the belief that humans are responsible only to humans?

• Second stage

• Fourth stage

• First stage

• Third stage

What is the main focus of meta-ethics?

• The consequences of actions

• The nature of moral judgement

• The content of moral judgements

• The criteria for what is right or wrong

Which ethical theory is based on the consequences of human actions?

• Deontological ethics

• Situation ethics

• Virtue ethics

• Consequentialism

What is the main idea behind moral absolutism?

• Moral rules depend on the culture

• Moral rules are always true and apply to everyone

• Moral rules are subjective

• Moral rules are arbitrary

Which ethical theory focuses on virtue or moral character?

• Consequentialism

• Deontological ethics

• Virtue ethics

• Situation ethics

What is the main argument against moral relativism?

• Moral relativism provides a way to deal with moral differences

• Moral rules have more to them than general agreement

• Moral relativism promotes diversity

• Moral rules are always subjective

To what extent do you think the following individuals are morally inconsistent? An environmental activist who drives an SUV

• Morally inconsistent

• Partially morally inconsistent

• Not morally inconsistent

• Morally inconsistent only in certain situations

What is the main focus of non-consequentialism or deontological ethics?

• The actions themselves

• The unique situations

• The virtues of individuals

• The consequences of actions

What is the main idea behind emotivism?

• Moral claims are instructions or recommendations

• Moral claims provide factual information

• Moral claims are expressions of approval or disapproval

• Moral claims are based on intuition