Kant and Universal Moral Law

Kant and Universal Moral Law

11th Grade

8 Qs

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Kant and Universal Moral Law

Kant and Universal Moral Law

Assessment

Quiz

Religious Studies

11th Grade

Easy

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Philipp Levering

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Kant argues that immoral characters are those who make exceptions for themselves, particularly when using someone for reasons they would not consent to having done to themselves. In other words, Kant says you should never treat someone as a _______ , or object.

End

Means

Category

Hypocrite

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which one of the following options is not true in relation to Kantian Ethics and Christianity?

Kant believed that Jesus and virtues do not offer us moral guidance; Christians believe that Jesus is a primary source for moral guidance

Kant does not think humans are valuable; Christians believe humans are valuable because of being in "the image of God"

Kant thinks consent is among the most important factors in determining moral choices; Christians say consent is only a small factor in determining moral choices

Kant thinks reason alone determines morality; while Catholics agree, Christians in general add that faith in God informs morality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Both Kantian Ethics and Christian morality teach that using people and denying their autonomy, making yourself an exception to a rule, and hypocrisy are all immoral behaviors.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which one of the following options is the correct name for the following statement: “Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means.”

The universal law formulation of the Categorical Imperative

The formula of the Golden Mean

The end in itself formulation of the Categorical Imperative

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following do Kantian Ethics and Christian morality share in common?

Treating others as you wish to be treated determines a moral decision.

Consent is the most important factor when determining a moral decision.

Reason alone determines a moral decision.

Faith alone determines a moral decision.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Kant thinks that the pursuit of the happy life is exactly the same as the pursuit of the moral life.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which one of the following options best describes why Kant thinks why we should be good?

Because we are all capable of being virtuous, we should fulfill our purpose as human beings

Because being good leads to happiness, and happiness is our purpose

Because God said so, and we should always do what God says

Because as humans we can reason to knowing the moral law, respect it, then do our duty to follow it

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

For Kant, moral rules are absolute commands which apply to everyone in every situation. According to Kant, this is:

True always, regardless of circumstance

Sometimes true, depending on consent

Sometimes true, except in life or death scenarios

False