PHIL 101 TEST #2

A good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good.

• morality

• virtue

• principles

• ethics

An ethical approach focusing on the development of moral character rather than following rules and links goodness with wisdom.

• ethics

• phronesis

• virtue ethics

• Buddhism

A state of human flourishing and well-being, considered by Aristotle as the ultimate human goal which is having enduring contentment and a good life.

• eudaimonia

• karma

• Dao

• aretē

Aristotle's concept that virtue lies between two extremes and to be virtuous requires us to feel, choose and act in an 'intermediate' way, neither 'too much' nor 'too little'

• phronesis

• eudaimonia

• Doctrine of the Mean

• wu wei

Medieval philosopher who integrated Aristotelian virtue ethics with Christian theology

• Aristotle

• Adam Smith

• Thomas Aquinas

• Confucius

In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.

• filial piety

• wu wei

• karma

• Ren

Means "the way" which encompasses how the universe is and how things behave properly.

• Buddha

• Li

• Dao

• wu wei

Confucius was also known as Siddhartha Gautama, the Awakened One.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In Buddhism, _____ is the moral law of cause and effect where actions influence future experiences.

Refers to a selfless and genuine care for the well-being and happiness of others.

• egoistic concern

• beneficence

• altruistic concern

• egoism