The Rudiments of Ethics

What is the main principle of Utilitarianism?

• The best action is the one that minimizes overall well-being or happiness.

• The best action is the one that maximizes overall well-being or happiness.

• Utilitarianism focuses on individual happiness only.

• Utilitarianism promotes selfish actions.

According to Deontology, what should guide ethical decision-making?

• Ignoring moral rules

• Following personal desires

• Acting based on consequences only

• Principle of duty and moral rules

Which philosopher is associated with Virtue Ethics?

• Plato

• Kant

• Aristotle

• Descartes

Ethical Relativism suggests that ethical standards are?

• determined by the government

• relative to the individual or culture

• based on personal preferences

• absolute and unchanging

Ethical Egoism is based on the belief that individuals should?

• act in their own self-interest

• ignore their own needs

• act in the interest of others

• always follow societal norms

In Utilitarianism, what is the focus when making ethical decisions?

• Maximizing overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people

• Ignoring the consequences of actions on others

• Prioritizing individual happiness over the collective well-being

• Minimizing overall happiness for the greatest number of people

Deontology emphasizes the importance of following?

• moral rules and duties

• prioritizing consequences

• ignoring ethical principles

• following personal desires

What is the key focus of Virtue Ethics?

• Focus on consequences

• Emphasis on rules and duties

• Importance of social norms

• Character and virtues of the individual

Ethical Relativism argues that moral values are?

• Absolute and unchanging

• Subjective and universal

• Objective and independent of cultural context

• Relative and vary depending on the cultural context or individual perspective

Ethical Egoism prioritizes the interests of?

• the interests of others

• the individual themselves

• the community as a whole

• the government