Week 7 - Ethics CH 5&6

Which aspect differentiates Social Contract Ethics from Utilitarian Ethics?

• Emphasis on individual responsibility over collective benefit

• Focus on maximizing pleasure for all parties involved

• Application of universal moral laws in decision-making

• • Prioritizing relationships and empathy in moral choices

Which ethical approach is likely to justify an action based solely on the collective outcome, even if it conflicts with an individual's self-interest?

• Social Contract Ethics

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarian Ethics

• Egoism

In a scenario where a decision benefits one person but potentially harms others, which ethical framework might justify the action as ethical?

• Utilitarianism

• Social Contract Ethics

• Deontology

• Care Ethics

According to Utilitarian Ethics, a morally correct action is one that:

• Aligns with established social norms and rules

• Fulfills one’s duty regardless of consequences

• Respects the rights and autonomy of each individual involved

• Creates the most favorable balance of benefit over harm for the majority

Which ethical perspective is most likely to prioritize the implications of an action for all individuals, rather than focusing on individual benefit or adherence to duty?

• Utilitarian Ethics

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

• Social Contract Ethics

Which of the following statements completes the logical argument: "If morals influence actions, and reason alone cannot influence actions, then…?

• Morals must be based on reason

• Morals are not based on human reason

• Morals are based on human emotions, not reason

• Morals are unrelated to human actions

What is the primary claim of the argument regarding the nature of morals?

• Morals influence actions and therefore are not based solely on reason

• Morals are a product of reason alone

• Morals are influential only in hypothetical scenarios

• Morals and reason are equivalent in guiding actions

If reason alone cannot influence actions, which of the following is implied about the source of morals?

• Morals likely stem from elements other than reason

• Morals are entirely rational constructs

• Morals are irrelevant to human actions

• Morals are derived strictly from logical reasoning

What role does the idea that "reason alone cannot influence our actions" play in the argument?

• It supports the idea that morals are based purely on reason

• It challenges the idea that morals influence actions

• It serves as a premise to show morals are not grounded in reason

• It implies that morals are irrelevant to ethical behavior

In Hume’s 'Is-Ought' problem, what is the primary philosophical challenge?

• Distinguishing between emotional and rational responses

• Justifying moral obligations solely from statements about reality

• Finding the balance between pleasure and pain

• Determining the utility of actions for personal benefit