Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Chapter 3 Quiz

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Question #1
Which one is true in virtue ethics?
A.   There are no bad people, only bad deeds.
B.   If you obey the law you will always do the right thing.
C.   There is more to being ethical than following rules.
D.   To be moral, you must follow God's commands.
Question #2
Virtue ethics don't necessarily depend on believing in a God.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Aristotle believed we should cultivate a virtuous character to realize our ultimate goal of:
A.   living to old age
B.   living well
C.   living free of rules
D.   living for God
Question #4
For Aristotle, the ethical course of action is:
A.   impossible to determine
B.   relative to circumstances, so not objectively true
C.   both relative to circumstances AND objectively true.
D.   objectively true, so not relative to circumstances
Question #5
Islamic scholars disagreed with Aristotle and suppressed his writings.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Aquinas believed that, although human nature is sinful, human reason is not affected by sin.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Buddhists believe the goal for human beings is:
A.   to avoid sinfulness
B.   to avoid suffering
C.   to have eternal happiness
Question #8
For Confucianists and Daoists, the goal for human beings is:
A.   living a life of excitement
B.   determining God's will
C.   harmony with the Dao
Question #9
Who would be most likely to walk away from society in order to be virtuous?
A.   a Daoist
B.   an Aristotelian
C.   a Confucian
D.   a Buddhist
Question #10
Which one is NOT a criticism of virtue ethics?
A.   it is too relative
B.   it is too rigid
C.   it is too vague

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