F M V Quiz 1

What is a branch of philosophy that explores concepts of right and wrong, good and bad, virtue and vice?

• Philosophy

• Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Law

Philosophy can be defined as

• The study of the natural world.

• The love of wisdom.

• The practice of religion.

• The examination of human psychology.

Imagine you're driving down a busy highway and see a car accident ahead. You hesitate for a moment, but then decide to stop and help the injured people. While you may feel a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment from helping others, ________ egoism would suggest that your ultimate motivation was to avoid the negative emotions of guilt or regret that you might have experienced if you had not stopped. In other words, even though your action appears selfless, your underlying motive was ultimately self-oriented.

• Subjectivist Egoism

• Ethical Egoism

• Psychological Egoism

• Physiological Egoism

In ethics, this refers to the process of determining the worth or importance of actions, choices, or outcomes.

• Moral Judgement

• Valuation

• Descriptive Approach

• Normative Approach

A philosophical and theological perspective that argues that morality is derived from the commands of a divine being, such as God

• Natural Law Theory

• Valuation Theory

• Divine Command Theory

• Normative Approach Theory

A recent study on the moral beliefs of Filipino millennials found that a majority believe that stealing is wrong. However, when asked about specific situations, such as stealing food to feed a starving family, a significant portion expressed that it would be morally acceptable. This illustrates a:

• Conflict between moral principles and personal desires.

• Difference between moral beliefs and moral practices.

• Lack of moral consistency among millennials.

• Cultural variation in moral judgments.

This approach on Ethics is like making rules for how people should behave. What is this approach?

• Normative

• Descriptive

• Teaching

• None of the above

On the basis of our Ethical Views, which among the following is NOT a source of authority?

• Religion

• Law

• Culture

• Education

Among the sources of Authority, which has prohibitive nature that works by constraining us from performing acts that we should not do?

• Religion

• Law

• Education

• Culture

Imagine you are a hiker who stumbles upon a lost child in the woods. The child is crying and appears scared. According to SUBJECTIVISM in ethics, what should you do?

• Ignore the child and continue your hike, as it is none of your business.

• Assess the situation and decide based on your personal feelings and beliefs.

• Consult with a local authority to determine the best course of action.