Question 1

According to ethical egoism, the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself. Which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   This theory is incoherent because it conflicts with other moral theories.
B)   This theory is inconsistent with our considered moral judgments because it says that it is right to harm innocent people when it benefits you.
C)   This theory is inconsistent with our moral experience because it says that many of our actions are morally wrong.
D)   This theory is not useful in moral problem solving because there is no way to tell if one action will benefit you more than another.

Question 2

A moral theory is

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A)   more useful than a moral code.
B)   a set of rules.
C)   a moral code.
D)   less useful than a moral code.

Question 3

A consequentialist theory may define the good as

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A)   adherence to a moral code.
B)   doing one's duty for duty's sake.
C)   obedience to moral laws.
D)   pleasure, happiness, well-being, or flourishing.

Question 4

A major reason for devising a moral theory is to

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A)   rebut rival theories.
B)   obtain practical guidance.
C)   be able to reject other theories.
D)   determine psychological motivations.

Question 5

According to cultural relativism, what's morally right for a culture is simply whatever that culture approves of or believes is morally right. According to the text, which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   This theory is incoherent, because it allows that different cultures have different beliefs about what is morally right.
B)   This theory is inconsistent with our considered moral judgments, because not everyone within a culture will agree on what is morally right.
C)   This theory is inconsistent with our moral experience, because it means that cultures cannot approve of an action that is morally wrong-but we know that sometimes cultures do approve of morally wrong actions.
D)   This theory is not useful in moral problem solving, because it gives me no way to find out what is the right thing to do.

Exam 4: The Power of Moral Theories

According to ethical egoism, the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself. Which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

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A consequentialist theory may define the good as

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A major reason for devising a moral theory is to

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A moral theory is

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According to cultural relativism, what's morally right for a culture is simply whatever that culture approves of or believes is morally right. According to the text, which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

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Exam 4: The Power of Moral Theories

According to ethical egoism, the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself. Which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

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A consequentialist theory may define the good as

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A major reason for devising a moral theory is to

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A moral theory is

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According to cultural relativism, what's morally right for a culture is simply whatever that culture approves of or believes is morally right. According to the text, which of these evaluations is most appropriate?

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