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Understanding William David Ross's Moral Philosophy

Understanding William David Ross's Moral Philosophy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Moral Science

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ross argue about the nature of rightness and goodness?

They are objective moral truths.

They are subjective and vary by culture.

They are irrelevant to moral philosophy.

They are defined by societal norms.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Ross, how can we understand the concepts of rightness and goodness?

Through their physical manifestations.

By defining them clearly.

Through cultural interpretations.

By comparing them to other moral properties.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between rightness and goodness in Ross's philosophy?

Both are about motives.

Rightness is about motives, goodness is about acts.

Rightness is about acts, goodness is about motives.

Both are about acts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ross suggest we determine the rightness of an act?

By considering the consequences.

By examining the non-moral properties surrounding the act.

By following religious teachings.

By consulting societal norms.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a prima facie duty according to Ross?

A conditional duty.

A duty that is always right.

An unconditional duty.

A duty that is based on consequences.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ross propose resolving conflicts between duties?

By consulting a moral authority.

By ignoring the conflict.

By following the duty with greater rightness over wrongness.

By choosing the duty with the most benefits.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of Gloria, what is considered her actual duty?

To fulfill her promise to her son.

To ignore both duties.

To bring her boss to the hospital.

To consult her family.

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