Ethics Quiz

What is the highest good for human beings according to Aristotle?

• Happiness

• Pleasure

• Fame

• Wealth

According to Aristotle, how are moral virtues acquired?

• By reading

• By observation

• By habit

• Through teaching

What does Aquinas believe about following one's conscience?

• It is the best guide for moral decisions

• It is only important in religious matters

• It is always wrong

• It should be ignored

What is the term used by Aristotle for the proper goal of human life?

• Eudaimonia

• Justice

• Happiness

• Virtue

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main virtues according to Aquinas?

• Prudence

• Justice

• Fortitude

• Wisdom

What is the function of a knife according to Aristotle's concept of good?

• To cut

• To pierce

• To chop

• To slice

What is the difference between intrinsic good and extrinsic good?

• Intrinsic good is temporary, extrinsic good is permanent

• Intrinsic good is moral, extrinsic good is immoral

• Intrinsic good is good in itself, extrinsic good leads to something else

• Intrinsic good is subjective, extrinsic good is objective

What does virtue represent according to Aristotle?

• The ability to avoid pain

• The rejection of desires

• The disposition to choose the mean

• The pursuit of pleasure

Which type of law is made by God according to Aquinas?

• Civil Law

• Natural Law

• Positive Law

• Human Law

What is the role of practical wisdom (phronesis) in achieving eudaimonia?

• To follow societal norms

• To gain knowledge

• To avoid all forms of pleasure

• To resolve conflicts and dilemmas