MGT3533: Ethical Theories

Consequentialism is also known as:

• Deontological ethics
  

• Virtue ethics

• Rights theory

• Teleological ethics

The term telos in Greek means:

• Duty
  

• Virtue

• Law

• End or goal

According to consequentialism, the morality of an action depends on:

• The duty behind it
  

• The intention

• Its consequences

• The legal framework

In consequentialism, which is more important?

• Means

• Ends

• Rules

• Virtues

Which philosopher is associated with classical utilitarianism?

• Aristotle

• Jeremy Bentham

• Immanuel Kant

• Thomas Hobbes

Hedonism refers to:

• The pursuit of duty

• Pleasure as the highest good

• Respect for humanity

• Rights derived from law

Maximalism in utilitarianism means:

• Always respecting human dignity

• Acting according to universal laws

• Choosing the least harmful action

• Producing the greatest good consequences

Deontological ethics comes from the Greek word deon, meaning:

• Duty

• Reason

• Pleasure

• End

In deontology, which is more important?

• Ends

• Consequences

• Means

• Outcomes

Which of these is an example of a maxim failing universalizability?

• Helping others when possible

• Lying for personal benefit

• Respecting humanity

• Treating people as ends