Moral Theories Quiz

What ability is enhanced by studying moral theories as mentioned in the text?

• Ability to navigate the challenging questions of right and wrong

• Ability to solve mathematical problems

• Ability to create artistic works

• Ability to improve physical fitness

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Which of the following best describes utilitarianism?

• A theory that prioritizes the individual's self-interest and well-being.

• A theory that evaluates the morality of actions based on their ability to maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering for the greatest number of people.

• A theory that focuses on the means rather than the end results.

• A theory that does not consider the collective good.

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What does egoism prioritize ?

• The collective good.

• The end results rather than the means.

• The individual's self-interest and well-being.

• The overall happiness of the greatest number of people.

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How does utilitarianism differ from egoism?

• Utilitarianism focuses on the individual's self-interest, while egoism focuses on the collective good.

• Utilitarianism considers the collective good, while egoism focuses on the individual's self-interest.

• Utilitarianism does not consider the end results, while egoism does.

• Utilitarianism and egoism both prioritize the collective good.

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Which theory seeks to achieve the best possible outcomes by considering the end results rather than the means?

• Egoism

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

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Which philosopher is associated with Deontological Ethics?

• Immanuel Kant

• John Stuart Mill

• Jeremy Bentham

• Aristotle

What does Deontological Ethics emphasize?

• The importance of moral duties and principles

• The consequences of actions

• The greatest happiness principle

• The will of a divine being

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According to Deontological Ethics, actions are considered right or wrong based on:

• Their adherence to universal moral rules

• Their outcomes

• The greatest happiness they produce

• The will of a divine being

According to the Divine Command Theory, what grounds morality?

• Divine authority

• Human reasoning

• Universal moral rules

• The greatest happiness principle

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Which principle emphasizes the respect for individual autonomy and the right of people to make their own choices within reasonable limits?

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

• Autonomy

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