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Ethical Theories

Authored by Patrick Kane

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the trolley car problem when one chooses to throw the switch to save the five workmen but allow the one person to die that is an example of which of the following ethical theories?

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Those who believe that good moral character is the basis of moral decision making is associated with which of the following theories?

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The happiness principle that states that the best moral decision is that which leads to the greatest happiness fits best with which of the following theories?

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The belief that one must always fulfill one's duty or obligations is best associated with which of the following theories?

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In this theory one believes that one must act to defend one's interest first or that of their family before considering the needs of others.

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In this theory one believes that moral decisions take into account the relation between society and individuals

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The duty to always do your best and promise to study hard best fits with which of the following theories?

Virtue

Consequentialism or Utlitarianism

Deontology or the Categorical Imperative

Social Contract Theory

Egoism

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