ETHICS FINALS

Question 1

What is the primary foundation of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Natural Law Ethics?
1.To preserve life
2.Human nature and reason
3.Principles accessible through human reason
4. Salvation

Answer 1

Human nature and reason

Question 2

According to Aquinas, the ultimate purpose (telos) of human life is

1.To preserve life
2.Human nature and reason
3.Principles accessible through human reason
4. Salvation

Answer 2

Salvation

Question 3

In Aquinas’ framework, which of the following is a primary precept of natural law?

1.To preserve life
2.Human nature and reason
3.Principles accessible through human reason
4. Salvation

Answer 3

To preserve life

Question 4

Which of the following best represents the “law of nature” in Aquinas’ theory?

1.To preserve life
2.Human nature and reason
3.Principles accessible through human reason
4. Salvation

Answer 4

Principles accessible through human reason

Question 5

Which one of these is NOT a secondary precept of natural law according to Aquinas?

1. God’s eternal law
   2.Reason helps determine what is morally good
   3.- They are revealed by a divine authority
   4.- Prohibition of homosexual behavior

Answer 5

Prohibition of homosexual behavior

Question 6

Aquinas believes that moral law is grounded in

1. God’s eternal law
   2.Reason helps determine what is morally good
   3.- They are revealed by a divine authority
   4.- Prohibition of homosexual behavior

Answer 6

God’s eternal law

Question 7

What role does reason play in Aquinas’ Natural Law Ethics?

1. God’s eternal law
   2.Reason helps determine what is morally good
   3.- They are revealed by a divine authority
   4.- Prohibition of homosexual behavior

Answer 7

Reason helps determine what is morally good

Question 8

Aquinas believes that moral laws are universal because

1.God’s eternal law
2.Reason helps determine what is morally good
3.They are revealed by a divine authority
4.Prohibition of homosexual behavior

Answer 8

They are revealed by a divine authority

Question 9

In Aquinas’ view, natural law is understood through

1.Human reason and observation of nature
2.Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
3.- Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction
4.Fixed and objective

Answer 9

1.Human reason and observation of nature
2.Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
3.- Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
4.Fixed and objective

Question 10

Aquinas believes that moral principles are

1.Human reason and observation of nature
2.Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
3. Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction
4.Fixed and objective

Answer 10

Fixed and objective

Question 11

According to Immanuel Kant, moral actions are those that

1.Human reason and observation of nature
2.Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
3.- Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction
4.Fixed and objective

Answer 11

Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law

Question 12

The Categorical Imperative in Kant’s ethics requires individuals to

1.Human reason and observation of nature
2.Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
3.Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction
4.Fixed and objective

Answer 12

• Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction

Question 13

Kant’s principle of respect for persons means that

1.The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality
2.People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end
3.Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction
4.Telling the truth even when it is difficult

Answer 13

People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of Kant’s concept of a moral duty?

1.The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality
2.People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end
3.Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction
4.Telling the truth even when it is difficult

Answer 14

Telling the truth even when it is difficult

Question 15

Kant’s Deontological Ethics rejects which of the following?

1.The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality
2.People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end
3.Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction
4.Telling the truth even when it is difficult

Answer 15

The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality

Question 16

Kant’s categorical imperative demands that people act only according to maxims that

1.The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality
2.People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end
3.Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction
4.Telling the truth even when it is difficult

Answer 16

Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction

Question 17

Which of the following best characterizes Kant’s concept of autonomy?

1.- Freedom to act according to reason and duty
2.- Objective and binding on all rational agents
3.The intent or motivation behind the action
4.The duty to act according to moral laws

Answer 17

Freedom to act according to reason and duty

Question 18

For Kant, the moral worth of an action is determined by

1.- Freedom to act according to reason and duty
2.- Objective and binding on all rational agents
3.The intent or motivation behind the action
4.The duty to act according to moral laws

Answer 18

The intent or motivation behind the action

Question 19

Kant’s ethical theory is most concerned with

1.- Freedom to act according to reason and duty
2.- Objective and binding on all rational agents
3.The intent or motivation behind the action
4.The duty to act according to moral laws

Answer 19

The duty to act according to moral laws

Question 20

According to Kant, moral laws are

1.- Freedom to act according to reason and duty
2.- Objective and binding on all rational agents
3.The intent or motivation behind the action
4.The duty to act according to moral laws

Answer 20

Objective and binding on all rational agents

Question 21

The Love and Justice Framework emphasizes

1.- Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being
2. The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making
3. Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people
4.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

Answer 21

The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making

Question 22

In the Love and Justice Framework, love is understood as

1.- Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being
2. The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making
3. Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people
4.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

Answer 22

Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being

Question 23

According to the Love and Justice Framework, justice involves

1.- Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being
2. The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making
3. Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people
4.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

Answer 23

Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people

Question 24

In the Love and Justice Framework, the concept of justice requires that

1.- Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being
2. The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making
3. Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people
4.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

Answer 24

.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

Question 25

Which of the following best describes the relationship between love and justice in this framework? 1.Justice and love work together to create ethical action 2. The exploitation of global labor and resources 3. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world 4.- The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

Answer 25

.Justice and love work together to create ethical action

Question 26

Globalization refers to 1.Justice and love work together to create ethical action 2. The exploitation of global labor and resources 3. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world 4.- The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

Answer 26

The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

Question 27

Pluralism acknowledges that 1.Justice and love work together to create ethical action 2. The exploitation of global labor and resources 3. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world 4.- The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

Answer 27

. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world

Question 28

What is a key ethical challenge associated with globalization? 1.Justice and love work together to create ethical action 2. The exploitation of global labor and resources 3. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world 4.- The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

Answer 28

The exploitation of global labor and resources

Question 29

In pluralistic societies, ethical dilemmas arise when 1. Balancing work-life commitments 2. One culture imposes its values on others 3. Ethical consumption and sustainability 4. Promoting respect for cultural diversity

Answer 29

One culture imposes its values on others

Question 30

Which of the following is an ethical response to the challenges of globalization? 1. Balancing work-life commitments 2. One culture imposes its values on others 3. Ethical consumption and sustainability 4. Promoting respect for cultural diversity

Answer 30

Promoting respect for cultural diversity

Question 31

Which ethical challenge do Millennials face in the workplace? 1. Balancing work-life commitments 2. One culture imposes its values on others 3. Ethical consumption and sustainability 4. Promoting respect for cultural diversity

Answer 31

Balancing work-life commitments

Question 32

Fillennials (the next generation) are most likely to prioritize 1. Balancing work-life commitments 2. One culture imposes its values on others 3. Ethical consumption and sustainability 4. Promoting respect for cultural diversity

Answer 32

Ethical consumption and sustainability

Question 33

Millennials tend to approach ethical dilemmas by 1. Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values 2. Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy 3. Progressive social and environmental policies -4.Using social media to advocate for causes

Answer 33

1. Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values 2. Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy 3. Progressive social and environmental policies -4.Using social media to advocate for causes

Question 34

Fillennials are often more likely than previous generations to support 1. Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values 2. Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy 3. Progressive social and environmental policies -4.Using social media to advocate for causes

Answer 34

Progressive social and environmental policies

Question 35

One key challenge facing Millennials in their ethical decision-making is 1. Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values 2. Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy 3. Progressive social and environmental policies -4.Using social media to advocate for causes

Answer 35

Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values

Question 36

Which of the following is an ethical response Millennials may have towards climate change? 1. Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values 2. Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy 3. Progressive social and environmental policies -4.Using social media to advocate for causes

Answer 36

Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy

Question 37

Which of the following would most likely be a significant ethical issue for Fillennials in the digital age? 1. Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns 2. Act ethically and contribute to societal good 3. Promoting social justice and inclusivity -4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

Answer 37

The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

Question 38

Millennials generally believe that businesses should 1. Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns 2. Act ethically and contribute to societal good 3. Promoting social justice and inclusivity -4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

Answer 38

Act ethically and contribute to societal good

Question 39

A common ethical challenge for Fillennials is 1. Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns 2. Act ethically and contribute to societal good 3. Promoting social justice and inclusivity -4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

Answer 39

Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns

Question 40

One-way Fillennials address ethical challenges is by 1. Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns 2. Act ethically and contribute to societal good 3. Promoting social justice and inclusivity -4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

Answer 40

Promoting social justice and inclusivity