Ethical Theories

Which ethical theory incorporates the three-part soul?

• Aristotle

• Kant

• Plato

• Utilitarianism

Which part of your soul should be in control of you?

• Reason

• Appetite

• Spirit

• Rage

In ethical egoism, what is your main concern?

• Long-term self-interest

• Short-term self-interest

• Long-term interests of others

• Short-term interests of others

TRUE or FALSE: Selfishness is the same as self-interest.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which part of the soul is responsible for seeking pleasure and avoiding pain?

• Appetite

• Rage

• Spirit

• Reason

Which part of the soul is concerned with status and fame?

• Rage

• Spirt

• Appetite

• Reason

Which of the following most accurately states Kant's categorical imperative?

• Act only on that maxim which you can will to be a universal law.

• Maximize pleasure and minimize pain for the greatest number of people.

• Sentiment and emotion are what drive us to make moral choices that we make.

• Do those actions that benefit your own long-term self-interest.

Which of the following best states the position of utilitarianism?

• Act only on that maxim which you can will to be a universal law.

• Maximize pleasure and minimize pain for the greatest number of people.

• Sentiment and emotion are what drive us to make moral choices that we make.

• Do those actions that benefit your own long-term self-interest.

Which of the following best states the position of David Hume?

• Act only on that maxim which you can will to be a universal law.

• Maximize pleasure and minimize pain for the greatest number of people.

• Sentiment and emotion are what drive us to make moral choices that we make.

• Do those actions that benefit your own long-term self-interest.

TRUE or FALSE: David Hume's philosophy can be reduced to a certain kind of egoistic hedonism.

• TRUE

• FALSE