Ethical Theories and Philosophical Concepts

What are the three major ethical theories discussed in Sandel's chapter 1?

• Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics

• Relativism, Nihilism, Hedonism

• Existentialism, Pragmatism, Stoicism

• Rationalism, Empiricism, Skepticism

According to Plato's Republic, what is the definition of justice by Thrasymachus?

• Justice is the advantage of the stronger

• Justice is fairness

• Justice is equality for all

• Justice is the will of the people

What are the three major parts of the soul according to Plato?

• Reason, Spirit, Appetite

• Mind, Body, Soul

• Id, Ego, Superego

• Conscious, Subconscious, Unconscious

In Nicomachean Ethics, what are the three types of lives discussed in Book 1, chapter 5?

• Pleasure, Honor, Money

• Power, Wealth, Fame

• Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding

• Love, Friendship, Family

What is the function of a human being according to Book 1, chapter 7 of Nicomachean Ethics?

• To reason and live a life of virtue

• To seek pleasure and avoid pain

• To accumulate wealth and power

• To serve others and sacrifice self

In the context of virtues and vices, what is the mean (virtue) between rashness and cowardice?

• Temperance

• Courage

• Magnificence

• Truthfulness

Which vice is considered an excess in the sphere of getting and spending (minor)?

• Meanness

• Prodigality

• Niggardliness

• Insensibility

What is the deficiency (vice) associated with the virtue of magnificence?

• Niggardliness

• Vanity

• Boastfulness

• Irascibility

In the sphere of self-expression, what is the mean (virtue)?

• Modesty

• Truthfulness

• Friendliness

• Good temper

What is the excess (vice) related to the virtue of friendliness?

• Obsequiousness

• Buffoonery

• Envy

• Bashfulness