Philosophy 20 - Ethics » Summer 2021 » Chapter 3 Quiz

Need help with your exam preparation?

Question #1
Which one is true in virtue ethics?
A.   There is more to being ethical than following rules.
B.   There are no bad people, only bad deeds.
C.   To be moral, you must follow God's commands.
D.   If you obey the law you will always do the right thing.
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 free of rules
B.   living for God
C.   living well
D.   living to old age
Question #4
For Aristotle, the ethical course of action is:
A.   relative to circumstances, so not objectively true
B.   objectively true, so not relative to circumstances
C.   both relative to circumstances AND objectively true.
D.   impossible to determine
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Buddhists believe the goal for human beings is:
A.   to avoid suffering
B.   to avoid sinfulness
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.   an Aristotelian
B.   a Daoist
C.   a Buddhist
D.   a Confucian
Question #10
Which one is NOT a criticism of virtue ethics?
A.   it is too rigid
B.   it is too relative
C.   it is too vague

Need help with your exam preparation?