ADVANCED 2 DEBATE Matching Philosophical School of Thought

A firefighter chooses to save five people trapped in one room instead of one person in another room.

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

A judge refuses to convict an innocent person, even if it would stop a riot and save lives.

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

A nurse acts with compassion and patience because they believe these are essential traits of a good caregiver.

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

A company decides to lay off 10 workers to keep 100 others employed.

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

A student returns a lost wallet because it's the honest thing to do, not because of any reward.

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Deontology

A politician supports a law that benefits the majority, even if it harms a small group.

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

A person refuses to cheat on a test, even if it would help them pass and avoid failing the course.

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

A teacher encourages students to develop self-control and kindness as part of their education.

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

A doctor lies to a patient to keep them calm, believing it will help their recovery.

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

A soldier refuses to follow an order that goes against their moral principles, even if it would help win a battle.

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics