Ethics and Moral Decision-Making Quiz

According to the text, which theory in ethics focuses on the role of feelings on morality?

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Ethical Subjectivism

What is the main criticism of Ethical Subjectivism as discussed in the text?

• It promotes unethical behavior

• It is too focused on reason

• It contradicts the principle of objectivity in morality

• It lacks emotional depth

In the 7-steps of Moral Reasoning Model, what is the first step?

• List the alternatives

• Weigh the Consequences

• Make a Decision

• Gather the Facts

What is the principle of justice that holds decisions should be based on objective criteria?

• Impartiality

• Partiality

• Bias

• Subjectivity

Who developed the theory of Emotivism as discussed in the text?

• Immanuel Kant

• Charles L. Stevenson

• Aristotle

• John Stuart Mill

What is the second step in the 7-steps of Moral Reasoning Model?

• Weigh the Consequences

• Determine the Ethical issues

• Make a Decision

• Identify the Principles

What is the main difference between Ethical Subjectivism and Emotivism?

• Ethical Subjectivism is based on personal feelings, while Emotivism is based on logical positivism

• Ethical Subjectivism promotes objectivity, while Emotivism promotes subjectivity

• Ethical Subjectivism focuses on reason, while Emotivism focuses on feelings

• Ethical Subjectivism is a modern theory, while Emotivism is a traditional theory

According to the text, what is the role of reason in moral deliberation?

• It is irrelevant

• It is the basis for action

• It is secondary to emotions

• It is only for logical thinking

What is the main purpose of the 7-steps of Moral Reasoning Model?

• To eliminate all emotions from decision-making

• To provide a structured approach to ethical decision-making

• To simplify ethical dilemmas

• To confuse the decision-maker

In the context of the text, what is the significance of feelings in making ethical decisions?

• Feelings are always obstacles to moral reasoning

• Feelings are irrelevant in ethical considerations

• Feelings can sometimes guide us in making the right decisions

• Feelings should always be ignored in decision-making