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ETHICS FINALS Flashcards

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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

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Human nature and reason

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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

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Salvation

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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

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To preserve life

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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

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Principles accessible through human reason

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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
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Prohibition of homosexual behavior

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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
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God’s eternal law

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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
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Reason helps determine what is morally good

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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

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They are revealed by a divine authority

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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

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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

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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

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Fixed and objective

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Telling the truth even when it is difficult

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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

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The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality

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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

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Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction

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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

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Freedom to act according to reason and duty

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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

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The intent or motivation behind the action

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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

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The duty to act according to moral laws

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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

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Objective and binding on all rational agents

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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

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The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making

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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

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Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being

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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

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Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people

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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

A

.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals

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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

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.Justice and love work together to create ethical action

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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

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The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world

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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

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. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world

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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

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The exploitation of global labor and resources

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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
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One culture imposes its values on others

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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
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Promoting respect for cultural diversity

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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
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Balancing work-life commitments

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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
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Ethical consumption and sustainability

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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
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  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
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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
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Progressive social and environmental policies

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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
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Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values

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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
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Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy

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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
A

The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy

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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
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Act ethically and contribute to societal good

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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
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Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns

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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
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Promoting social justice and inclusivity

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