1. Not thinking too deeply or too systematically about ethical concerns

a. isolates you from other people. c. ensures that no moral dilemmas arise.

b. undermines your personal freedom. d. helps guide you to moral truth.

2. Which of the following is the overall point of the author’s discussion of “doing ethics”?

a. Doing ethics is difficult, but not doing it is foolish.

b. Doing ethics requires many years of careful study.

c. Most people should rely on wiser authorities to do ethics for them.

d. Doing ethics is unavoidable for everyone.

3. Which field or topic would include tasks such as accurately describing the moral codes and

ethical standards of colonial America?

a. normative ethics c. descriptive ethics

b. applied ethics d. instrumental ethics

4. What is a major difference between descriptive ethics and normative ethics?

a. Normative ethics concerns moral beliefs, whereas descriptive ethics concerns moral

behaviors.

b. Normative ethics implies that some people’s moral beliefs are incorrect, whereas

descriptive ethics does not.

c. Descriptive ethics cannot be done properly before doing normative ethics.

d. Descriptive ethics is not a scientific topic of study, whereas normative ethics is.

5. Morality refers to beliefs about

a. praise and punishment. c. legal and moral standards.

b. right and wrong, good and bad. d. typical behavior in one’s society.

6. Believing that you can establish all your moral beliefs by consulting your feelings is an example

of

a. subjectivism. c. reliabilism.

b. objectivism. d. critical scrutiny.

7. What does normative ethics study?

a. theories that explain why people behave as they do

b. normative standards in different disciplines

c. the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs

d. principles, rules, or theories that guide our actions and judgments

8. Which of these questions belongs to metaethics?

a. What moral beliefs do cultures embody?

b. What does it mean for an action to be right?

c. What theories of ethics do individuals endorse?

d. What is the meaning of life from a moral perspective?

No comments found.
Login to post a comment

jordancarter 7 months ago

This study guide is clear, well-organized, and covers all the essential topics. The explanations are concise, making complex concepts easier to understand. It could benefit from more practice questions, but overall, it's a great resource for efficient studying. Highly recommend!
Login to review this item
Q. What will I receive when I purchase this document?
A. You will receive a PDF that is available for instant download upon purchase. The document will be accessible to you at any time, from anywhere, and will remain available indefinitely through your profile.
Q. Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
A. Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Q. Who am I buying these notes from?
A. you are buying this document from us learnexams
Q. Will I be stuck with a subscription?
A. No, you only buy these notes for $ indicated . You are not obligated to anything after your purchase.
Q. Can learnexams be trusted?
A. check our reviews at trustpilot
Price $23.00
Add To Cart

Buy Now
Category Exams and Certifications
Comments 0
Rating
Sales 0

Buy Our Plan

We have

The latest updated Study Material Bundle with 100% Satisfaction guarantee

Visit Now
{{ userMessage }}
Processing