PART 1 (C2 )Ethical Perspectives and Traditions Quiz

What is the focus of deontological ethics?

• Consequences of actions

• Moral character

• Universal moral duties

• Flexibility in decision making

According to deontological ethics, what is important for a moral agent?

• Consequences of actions

• Flexibility in decision making

• Motives

• Predictability

What is the main advantage of deontological ethics?

• Flexibility in decision making

• Moral motivation

• Consistency and balance

• Concrete rules

What is the focus of teleological ethics?

• Consequences of actions

• Moral character

• Universal moral duties

• Flexibility in decision making

According to teleological ethics, what is the ultimate human aim?

• Good character

• Happiness

• Flourishing

• Success

What is the main advantage of teleological ethics?

• Consistency and balance

• Moral motivation

• Flexibility in decision making

• Clear-cut procedure for confronting moral choices

What is the focus of virtue ethics?

• Consequences of actions

• Moral character

• Universal moral duties

• Flexibility in decision making

According to virtue ethics, what is the ultimate human aim?

• Success

• Flourishing

• Good character

• Happiness

What is the main advantage of virtue ethics?

• Moral character resulting in virtuous actions

• Consistency and balance

• Moral motivation

• Flexibility in decision making

What is the main disadvantage of deontological ethics?

• Marginalizing the minority

• Relying too much on ambiguity

• No flexibility towards unusual circumstances

• Flexibility towards unusual circumstances