ETHICS WEEK 7

What is the study of normative ethics?

• The study of how one ought to act

• The study of moral character and intentions

• The study of the moral desirability of outcomes

• The study of ethical action

Which ethical theory emphasizes duties and external rules?

• Deontology

• Consequentialism

• Virtue ethics

• Moral absolutism

According to deontology, what is the basis for assessing a person's character?

• How well they follow moral rules

• The moral desirability of their actions

• The consequences of their actions

• Their intentions behind their actions

Who believed in the supreme principle of morality known as the 'Categorical Imperative'?

• Immanuel Kant

• Aristotle

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• St. Thomas Aquinas

What are the two aspects of the categorical imperative?

• Universalizability and respect for human value

• Duty and obligation

• General obligations and special obligations

• Intentions and outcomes

Which professional code of ethics emphasizes acting in the public interest?

• CPA - Professional Code of Conduct

• Professional Engineers of Ontario

• Both CPA and Professional Engineers of Ontario

• Neither CPA nor Professional Engineers of Ontario

According to consequentialism, how should decisions be morally assessed?

• By the state of affairs they bring about

• By the intentions behind them

• By the adherence to moral norms or rules

• By the moral character and intentions behind actions

What is the philosophical expression of consequentialist ethical thinking?

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue ethics

• Moral absolutism

According to virtue ethics, what makes a person moral?

• Possessing virtues

• Following moral rules

• Achieving desirable outcomes

• Having good intentions

What is natural law in ethics?

• The theory that human beings possess intrinsic values that govern their reasoning and behavior

• The study of normative ethics

• The emphasis on duties and external rules in ethical action

• The moral desirability of outcomes