Ethics

1. It is the human person who gives meaning in all the things that are existing in this world.

• A. True – Because human consciousness interprets and assigns value to existence.

• B. False – Because meaning is inherent in things regardless of human perception.

• C. False – Because only divine beings can assign meaning.

• D. True – Because society collectively defines meaning.

2. The primary consideration of Ethics as a body of knowledge is its practical application in the daily experiences of the human person.

• A. False – Ethics is mainly theoretical and abstract.

• B. True – Ethics guides real-life decisions and behavior.

• C. False – Ethics is only relevant in legal contexts.

• D. True – Ethics is used only in religious rituals.

3. Inasmuch as Ethics is a science, it is therefore based on God's reason as God is an omniscient Being, who gives rationality to every individual person.

• A. False – Ethics is purely secular and empirical.

• B. True – Ethics is grounded in divine rationality.

• C. False – Ethics is based on emotions and instincts.

• D. True – Ethics is based on cultural relativism.

4. Ethicians believe that there can be no morality without God.

• A. True – Morality requires divine authority.

• B. False – Morality can be grounded in human reason.

• C. True – All moral laws are religious in origin.

• D. False – Morality is based on instinct alone.

5. Ethics sets the guidelines for which a human person can know if he is still leading his life to the goal which he sets for himself.

• A. False – Ethics only concerns legal compliance.

• B. True – Ethics helps evaluate alignment with personal goals.

• C. False – Ethics is irrelevant to personal aspirations.

• D. True – Ethics is only about religious salvation.

6. A 5-year-old kid was caught stealing money from the pocket of his father. His action is considered as a human act.

• A. True – All actions by humans are human acts.

• B. False – Human acts require full knowledge and consent.

• C. True – Stealing is always wrong regardless of age.

• D. False – Children’s actions are never morally evaluated.

7. Every human person is naturally good.

• • A. True – Human nature is inclined toward goodness.

• B. False – Humans are born morally neutral.

• C. False – Humans are naturally selfish.

• D. True – Humans are perfect from birth.

8. Man will be able to find meaning in his existence if he will always be in constant search for the good.

• A. False – Meaning is found through pleasure.

• B. True – The pursuit of good leads to fulfillment.

• C. False – Meaning is random and subjective.

• D. True – Meaning is inherited, not pursued.

9. One's belief on the immortality of the soul will not create much difference in one's view of the importance of doing good deeds.

• A. True – Beliefs don’t affect moral behavior

• B. False – Belief in immortality motivates ethical living.

• C. True – Good deeds are only for social approval.

• D. False – Only laws determine moral actions.

10. In order to become a moral person, there is a need for one to develop his own character.

• A. False – Morality is about avoiding punishment.

• B. True – Character formation is essential to morality.

• C. False – Morality is inherited genetically.

• D. True – Morality is automatic with age.