Exploring Naturalism in Ethics

What is the primary focus of meta-ethics?

• To create new ethical laws

• To understand the nature of ethical statements, attitudes, properties, and judgements

• To enforce ethical behaviour

• To compare different ethical theories

Which meta-ethical theory states that ethical terms like 'good' or 'bad' can be understood through empirical data?

• Intuitionism

• Naturalism

• Emotivism

• Relativism

What view does Naturalism take regarding the existence of the world?

• Idealist

• Realist

• Subjectivist

• Nihilist

According to Naturalism, how can ethical statements be verified or falsified?

• Through divine revelation

• By logical deduction

• By observing their effects on the world

• By personal intuition

Which normative ethical theory is an application of Naturalism?

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Ethical Egoism

What does Naturalism say about the objectivity of verified moral statements?

• They are subjective

• They are objectively true

• They are culturally dependent

• They are irrelevant

What is the nature of moral laws according to Naturalism?

• They are universal

• They are relative

• They are temporary

• They are personal

In F. H. Bradley's essay 'My Station and its Duties', what is the relationship between the individual 'self' and society?

• The 'self' is independent of society

• The 'self' is a part of the wider 'whole' of society

• The 'self' is superior to society

• The 'self' is in conflict with society

What does Bradley suggest is necessary for moral behaviour?

• Following one's desires

• Understanding one's position or station in society

• Rejecting societal norms

• Seeking personal happiness

What kind of Naturalism did Bradley present in his essay?

• A combination of Utilitarianism and Kantian ideas

• A purely Utilitarian approach

• A purely Kantian approach

• A hedonistic approach