ETHICS FINALS Flashcards
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
Human nature and reason
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
Salvation
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
To preserve life
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
Principles accessible through human reason
Which one of these is NOT a secondary precept of natural law according to Aquinas?
- 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
Prohibition of homosexual behavior
Aquinas believes that moral law is grounded in
- 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
God’s eternal law
What role does reason play in Aquinas’ Natural Law Ethics?
- 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
Reason helps determine what is morally good
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
They are revealed by a divine authority
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
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
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
Fixed and objective
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
Are done out of duty and in accordance with the moral law
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
- Act in a way that could be universally willed without contradiction
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
People should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to an end
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
Telling the truth even when it is difficult
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
The consequences of actions as the measure of their morality
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
Could be willed as a universal law without contradiction
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
Freedom to act according to reason and duty
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
The intent or motivation behind the action
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
The duty to act according to moral laws
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
Objective and binding on all rational agents
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
The reconciliation of justice with love in moral decision-making
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
Acting with compassion and care for others’ well-being
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
Promoting fairness, equality, and respect for all people
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
.Equal treatment and fairness should be given to all individuals
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
.Justice and love work together to create ethical action
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
The process of increasing interconnection and interdependence across the world
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
. There are multiple valid moral perspectives in a diverse world
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
The exploitation of global labor and resources
In pluralistic societies, ethical dilemmas arise when
- Balancing work-life commitments
- One culture imposes its values on others
- Ethical consumption and sustainability
- Promoting respect for cultural diversity
One culture imposes its values on others
Which of the following is an ethical response to the challenges of globalization?
- Balancing work-life commitments
- One culture imposes its values on others
- Ethical consumption and sustainability
- Promoting respect for cultural diversity
Promoting respect for cultural diversity
Which ethical challenge do Millennials face in the workplace?
- Balancing work-life commitments
- One culture imposes its values on others
- Ethical consumption and sustainability
- Promoting respect for cultural diversity
Balancing work-life commitments
Fillennials (the next generation) are most likely to prioritize
- Balancing work-life commitments
- One culture imposes its values on others
- Ethical consumption and sustainability
- Promoting respect for cultural diversity
Ethical consumption and sustainability
Millennials tend to approach ethical dilemmas by
- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
- Progressive social and environmental policies
-4.Using social media to advocate for causes
- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
- Progressive social and environmental policies
-4.Using social media to advocate for causes
Fillennials are often more likely than previous generations to support
- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
- Progressive social and environmental policies
-4.Using social media to advocate for causes
Progressive social and environmental policies
One key challenge facing Millennials in their ethical decision-making is
- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
- Progressive social and environmental policies
-4.Using social media to advocate for causes
Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
Which of the following is an ethical response Millennials may have towards climate change?
- Navigating conflicting cultural and ethical values
- Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
- Progressive social and environmental policies
-4.Using social media to advocate for causes
Supporting sustainable practices and renewable energy
Which of the following would most likely be a significant ethical issue for Fillennials in the digital age?
- Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns
- Act ethically and contribute to societal good
- Promoting social justice and inclusivity
-4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy
The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy
Millennials generally believe that businesses should
- Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns
- Act ethically and contribute to societal good
- Promoting social justice and inclusivity
-4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy
Act ethically and contribute to societal good
A common ethical challenge for Fillennials is
- Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns
- Act ethically and contribute to societal good
- Promoting social justice and inclusivity
-4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy
Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns
One-way Fillennials address ethical challenges is by
- Balancing a digital presence with privacy concerns
- Act ethically and contribute to societal good
- Promoting social justice and inclusivity
-4. The ethics of artificial intelligence and privacy
Promoting social justice and inclusivity
