Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Quiz on Kantianism

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Question #1
Kant believed good consequences could not justify wrong actions.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
For a Kantian, morality derives from:
A.   Rationality
B.   Emotion
C.   Culture
D.   Spirituality
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.   Utilitarians, but not Kantians
B.   Kantians, but not Utilitarians
C.   both Kantians and Utilitarians
Question #5
Kant's stand on lying is:
A.   you can lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings
B.   whether you can lie depends on whether you can get away with it
C.   you must never lie in any circumstances
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 look like you care
C.   to fulfill your moral duty
D.   to be with someone you love
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
How many formulations of the Categorical Imperative did Kant provide?
A.   3
B.   2
C.   4
D.   1
Question #10
According to Kant, suicide is:
A.   forbidden
B.   painless
C.   sometimes obligatory
D.   supererogatory

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