Ethics Class Quiz

What is the main distinction between Natural Science and Social Science?

• A) Natural Science focuses on understanding human behavior, while Social Science studies the physical world and its phenomena.

• B) Social Science uses scientific methods to explore non-living systems, while Natural Science focuses on living organisms.

• C) Natural Science studies the natural world, including physical, chemical, and biological systems, while Social Science examines human society and relationships.

• D) Both Natural Science and Social Science exclusively rely on qualitative data and observational studies.

What do the terms "Philo" and "Sophia" mean in the context of philosophy?

• A) "Philo" means love, and "Sophia" means wisdom; together they mean the love of wisdom.

• B) "Philo" refers to knowledge, while "Sophia" refers to power; together they mean the pursuit of knowledge and power.

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• C) "Philo" means logic, and "Sophia" means reasoning; together they refer to logical reasoning.

• D) "Philo" stands for understanding, and "Sophia" stands for science; together they mean understanding science.

What is the primary concern of metaphysics in philosophy?

• A) The study of moral values and principles.

• B) The nature of reality, existence, and the fundamental structure of the universe.

• C) The analysis of beauty, art, and taste.

• D) The rules of correct reasoning and argumentation.

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of logic?

• A) To determine what is morally right or wrong.

• B) To understand the nature of existence and the universe.

• C) To evaluate the validity of arguments and the structure of reasoning.

• D) To assess the emotional impact of art and beauty.

Aesthetics is primarily concerned with which of the following?

• A) Understanding the nature of knowledge and belief.

• B) Exploring questions related to beauty, art, and sensory experiences.

• C) Defining the rules of moral conduct.

• D) Investigating the nature of reality and existence.

What does it mean when a person or action is described as "amoral"?

• A) The person intentionally acts against moral values.

• B) The person lacks a sense of morality or does not consider moral principles.

• C) The person always follows moral rules strictly.

• D) The person adheres to social norms of politeness and respect.

Which of the following best defines "moral" behavior?

• A) Behavior that is neither right nor wrong, without ethical implications.

• B) Behavior that is considered right or good according to ethical standards.

• C) Behavior that is considered wrong or unethical.

• D) Behavior that strictly follows social etiquette without ethical considerations.

What is the correct understanding of "immoral" actions?

• A) Actions that are neither right nor wrong.

• B) Actions that align with moral values and principles.

• C) Actions that go against accepted moral values and are considered wrong.

• D) Actions that adhere strictly to social etiquette.

A doctor is conducting research on a new treatment method. Rather than focusing on what should be done morally, the doctor is gathering data on the effectiveness of the treatment without making ethical judgments. This approach is an example of which ethical perspective?

• A) Normative Ethics – judging the treatment's moral rightness or wrongness.

• B) Non-Normative Ethics – focusing on describing facts without ethical evaluation.

• C) Virtue Ethics – considering the doctor’s character in decision-making.

Situation:

A student steals a classmate’s homework and submits it as their own (bad action), thinking it will help them pass the class and make their parents proud (good intention).

Question:

Why is this situation not morally acceptable?

• A) Because the intention is good, so the action doesn’t matter.

• B) Because stealing is wrong, even if the student had good intentions.

• C) Because the student’s intention wasn’t to help their classmate.

• D) Because the classmate gave permission, so it’s okay.