Ethical Theories and Philosophers

Which philosopher is often credited with being the first to articulate a philosophical position of nihilism, which holds that life has no inherent meaning or purpose?

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Arthur Schopenhauer

• Jean-Paul Sartre

• Martin Heidegger

Which of the following philosophers is often associated with moral egoism?

• John Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant

• Jeremy Bentham

• Ayn Rand

What is the central claim of moral egoism?

• That morality is based on a social contract

• That morality is based on the greater good

• That individuals should act solely in their self-interest

• That morality is based on divine law

What do you think is the ultimate consequence of nihilism in the hotel?

• The hotel will eventually become obsolete

• Guests will stop coming because they'll realize it's meaningless

• The employees will become disillusioned and quit

• The hotel will continue to thrive, despite its emptiness

What is the primary focus of moral law theory, as proposed by Immanuel Kant?

• The consequences of actions

• The intentions behind actions

• The universalizability of moral laws

• The moral character of the agent

What is the central idea of Divine Command Theory?

• God's commands are based on reason and natural law

• God's commands are absolute and arbitrary

• God's commands are based on human moral values

• God's commands are only relevant to religious believers

What is the core principle of Utilitarianism?

• The greatest good for the greatest number

• The moral rightness of an action is based on its consequences

• The moral rightness of an action is based on its intention

• The moral rightness of an action is based on its universal law

How do you react to the feeling of emptiness and meaninglessness?

• You try to push it aside and focus on your work

• You become consumed by the feeling and start to question everything

• You try to find a way to distract yourself from the feeling

• You accept the feeling and start to re-evaluate your priorities