Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Quiz on Kantianism

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Question #1
Kant believed good consequences could not justify wrong actions.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
For a Kantian, morality derives from:
A.   Emotion
B.   Rationality
C.   Spirituality
D.   Culture
Question #3
"If you want to play the piano really well, you should practice a lot." What kind of imperative is this?
A.   categorical
B.   hypothetical
Question #4
"You can't make different rules for yourself than for everyone else." Who would agree with this statement?
A.   Kantians, but not Utilitarians
B.   both Kantians and Utilitarians
C.   Utilitarians, but not Kantians
Question #5
Kant's stand on lying is:
A.   you can lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings
B.   you must never lie in any circumstances
C.   whether you can lie depends on whether you can get away with it
D.   you can lie only if it is to help someone
Question #6
If you go to visit your spouse in the hospital, the appropriate Kantian motive is:
A.   to set a good example
B.   to be with someone you love
C.   to fulfill your moral duty
D.   to look like you care
Question #7
Since non-human animals are not rational creatures, Kant believed it was permissible to mistreat them.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Kant believed that autonomy was necessary for morality.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
How many formulations of the Categorical Imperative did Kant provide?
A.   1
B.   3
C.   2
D.   4
Question #10
According to Kant, suicide is:
A.   sometimes obligatory
B.   painless
C.   forbidden
D.   supererogatory

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