QUESTIONS SA QUIZ Flashcards
Which statement best describes the relationship between faith and understanding?
Faith seeks understanding
Which virtue, according to Aristotle, is acquired by learning and requires experience and time?
a. Moral virtue
b. Intellectual virtue
c. Intrinsic good
d. Instrumental good
Intellectual virtue
- According to Christian ethics. what is faith?
Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
The good that is never valued or desired for its own sake and only for the sake of something else.
a Instrumental good
6. Intrinsic good
c. Intellectual good
d. Moral good
Instrumental good
The action that remains good regardless of the circumstances according to Kant. a Good will
b. Deontology
c. Duty
d. Morality
Good will
Why is faith considered necessary in Christian ethics
To obtain salvation
A skill, a way of living, something that can one really be through experience. It also means “What makes it as it is.”
Virtue
What distinguishes an act that is considered an ultimate end?
a. It is short-lived
b. It refers to pleasurable-sensations
c. It is self-sufficient and final
d. It is desired for the sake of achieving other goods
It is self-sufficient and final
- In Consequentialism If two firefighters set out to rescue 10 stranded people, and one of them dies on the way, while the other succeeds, both are to be viewed as?
equally heroic
What does it mean to say that faith is a human act?
It involves a personal decision and commitment
Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic good according to Aristotle?
a. Money
b. Health
c. Education
d. Happiness
Happiness
How does Christian faith differ from faith in any human person?
-It involves entrusting oneself wholly to God
These are Main Functions of Law, except: a. It is directed towards specific end
b. It induces man to act in a certain way. c. It frees man from fetters of fraud.
d. It restrains man from acting in certain ways.
It frees man from fetters of fraud.
Why does faith require perseverance according to Christian ethics?
To continually grow in understanding and relationship with god
Why does faith require perseverance according to Christian ethics?
To continually grow in understanding and relationship with god
John is a manager at a company and is considering not paying his employees for the overtime they have worked because it will save the company money. According to the Formula of Humanity, should John decide not to pay his employees- for their-overtime?
No, because it treats the employees merely as a means to an end.
- It is directed towards specific end a
Functions of Law
What is the Greek term for happiness in Aristotle’s philosophy?
Eudaimonia
By using ________________ slothfulness will be proved wrong. If everybody
is slothful, nothing gets done, no one will achieve their dreams, and everybody will live a life of poverty.
Universality Formula
cannot be an instrument for one to do something evil.
Goodwill
In Aristotle’s view, which type of good is never valued for its own sake but only for the sake of something else?
instrumental good
An ethical approach that is based on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves.
Deontology
It is a normative ethical theory that emphasize virtues of mind and moral character.
virtue ethics
- What is meant by saying that the act of faith is a free act?
It is made freely without coercion
Which type of virtue involves excellence of thinking and the use of reason?
Intellectual virtue
Revealed when the divine guides one’s natural inclination and is made clearly perceptible in the light of reason.
Objective Goodness
What does Aristotle mean by eudaimonia?
Flourishing and thriving
According to Virtue ethics the best way to be happy is to develop
virtue
John encourages Sarah to trust in God’s plan and Sarah, John, and Emily are members of their local church community. They often participate in various activities and discussions that nep them grow spiritually and understand the theo ogical virtues of hope faith, and charity. Sarah has been struggling with feelings of despair due to personal challenges. She confides in John and Emily about her struggles. They decide to support her by reminding her of the theological virtues. Which of the ff actions Illustrates the virtue of hope in this scenario?
reminds her that even in dificult times, there is always a possibility for a better future.
- Large organisations that have hierarchical and bureaucratic structures and claim to have a monopoly on the truth.
church
“Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should be a universal law.”
Universality formula
Which of the following best describes an instrumental good?
Something desired for the sake of achieving other goods.
Ends of human beings according to Aquinas that derived from the bible that we ought to go and multiply.
To reproduce
it is an innate “right reason”, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, to know good and evil.
Synderesis
- Having a wisdom is an example of a
intellectual virtue
Emily has the opportunity to cheat on an important exam. She knows that if she cheats, she will likely get a good grade, which will help her future career prospects. According to the Formula of Autonomy, should Emily cheat on the exam?
No, because she would not will that everyone should cheat on exams
These are theological virtues except one: Hope
Chastity
Faith
Charity
Chastity
Which of the following is an example of a moral virtue according to Aristotle?
a. Artistry
b. Courage
c. Wealth
d. Power
Courage
Brahma: the creator; Vishnu: the preserver and Shiva: the destroyer.
Hinduism
Lisa.is in a group project where one member, Tom, is not contributing at all. The rest of the group is considering whether to exclude Tom from the final presentation and the associated credit. According to Kant’s moral principles (considering Universalily, Humanity, nutonomy, and ringdom or Ends), what should Lisa and her group do?
Include Tom and try to help him contribute more to the project, treating him with respect and as an end in himself.
Janna as a devoted Buddhist continuously doing the meditation to express her beliefs and reinforce her faith. The underlined word above Is what elements of religion?
Practices
According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate good or end that all actions aim towards?
Happiness
Ms. Johnson, a high school teacher, focuses heavily on ensuring her students excel academically. She designs rigorous tests and assigns a substantial amount of homework to cover all the material thoroughly However, she rarely discusses ethical behavior or emotional intelligence in her classes. What is a potential issue with Ms. Johnson’s teaching approach based on Aristotes philosophy of education?
Students may achieve high academic scores but lack moral and emotional
development.
How is faith the beginning of eternal life in Christian belief?
It starts the journey toward a relationship with God that culminates in eternal life
In the small town of Greenfield, the local government decides to implement a new law to improve community safety. The law states that all residents must install smoke detectors in their homes. This decision was made after a seres of house fres highlighted the need for betier me prevention measures. Why is the new law in Greenfield considered an order of practical reason?
Because it is a directive aimed at achieving a specific good for the community, which is safety from fires.
Sarah is at a supermarket and realizes that she can steal a.small item without getting caught. She knows it’s wrong but is tempted because it seems like a minor offense. According to the Universality Formula, should Sarah steal the item?
No, because if everyone stole small items, it would lead to chaos and distrust in society.
