FQ-1_Ethics

What is the Greek term for "happiness" or "flourishing" in Aristotelian ethics?

• Arete
  

• Eudaimonia

• Kairos

• Ethos
  

According to Aristotle, which type of virtue is developed through teaching and experience?

• Moral Virtues

• Civic Virtues

• Intellectual Virtues

• Social Virtues

Which of the following is not one of the Five Basic Relations in Confucian ethics?

• Parent – Child

• Teacher – Student

• Ruler – Subject

• Husband – Wife

In Buddhist ethics, which concept describes the idea that actions have consequences that shape future experiences?

• Dharma

• Dependent Origination

• Karma

• Sunyata

According to John Rawls, which principle is central to "Justice as Fairness"?

• The greatest good for the greatest number

• Equal access to opportunities regardless of background

• Reward based on merit

• Complete individual freedom and property rights

How does Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean define virtue?

• Virtue is the extreme dedication to moral values

• Virtue is the mean between two vices: excess and deficiency

• Virtue is determined by divine will

• Virtue depends solely on societal norms

What is a common criticism of Aristotelian virtue ethics?

• It lacks clear and specific rules for action, making it difficult to apply in moral dilemmas.

• It prioritizes strict laws over character development.

• It disregards the importance of emotions in ethical decision-making.

• It focuses solely on self-interest and ignores communal well-being.

How does Confucian ethics differ from Aristotelian ethics in defining virtue?

• Aristotle focuses on individual character, while Confucius emphasizes social harmony and relationships.

• Aristotle sees virtue as a divine gift, while Confucius believes virtue is innate.

• Aristotle values rules-based ethics, while Confucius promotes moral relativism.

• Aristotle focuses on emotions, while Confucius emphasizes logic.

Buddhist ethics teaches that suffering arises due to craving and attachment. In a modern consumerist society, where people are constantly encouraged to desire more, how might Buddhist ethics be applied to promote well-being?

• By discouraging all forms of personal ambition and success.

• By encouraging mindful consumption and reducing attachment to material things.

• By promoting strict isolation from society to avoid temptation.

• By rejecting ethical guidelines in favor of individual desires.

A government is debating how to allocate healthcare resources. One group argues that resources should be given equally to all citizens, while another believes that those who contribute more in taxes should receive better healthcare services. Based on theories of distributive justice, which perspective aligns most closely with capitalist justice?

• Providing equal healthcare access to all, regardless of income.

• Allocating more healthcare benefits to those who contribute more economically.

• Distributing healthcare resources based on individual need rather than contribution.

• Ensuring that only private institutions manage healthcare distribution.