Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Chapter 3 Quiz

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