QUIZ 1: ETHICS

What does philosophy primarily use to investigate truth and reality?

• C. Human reason
• B. Popular opinion
• A. Intuition
• D. Scientific method

Which term refers to the study of ultimate causes and principles?

• Epistemology
• Ontology
• Phenomenology
• Metaphysics

Which branch of philosophy studies what is considered valuable or beautiful?

• E. Ontology
• F. Ethics
• G. Phenomenology
• C. Axiology

Which subfield of metaphysics deals with the nature of religious beliefs and God?

• Cosmology

• Ontology

• Theology

• Anthropology

What is the meaning of "ethos" in Greek?

• Knowledge

• Strength

• Habit or custom

• Harmony

Which branch of ethics focuses on creating moral rules or guidelines?

• Ethical relativism

• Normative ethics

• Virtue ethics

• Consequentialism

What kind of ethical reasoning would ask “What makes an action right?”
A. Descriptive
B. Meta-ethics
C. Normative
D. Psychological

• Descriptive

• Meta-Ethics

• Normative Ethics

• Psychological

Which ethical theory says an action is moral if it promotes happiness for the most people?

• Natural Law

• Egoism

• Hedonism

• Utilitarianism

In epistemology, which type of knowledge is based on formal reasoning?

• Empirical

• Rationalist

• Intuitive

• Authoritative

Which of the following best describes the study of logic?

• Feelings about right and wrong

• Application of rules

• Correct reasoning and avoiding fallacies

• Laws of morality