Question 15
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“Capital punishment is morally wrong because it turns all the state’s citizens into killers.”
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
Question 14
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Ogo always gets pepperoni and black olives on his pizza.
How might a virtue-based ethicist classify this action?
Question 13
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Which of the following statements displays the speaker’s unfair bias?
Question 12
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Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-based ethics?
Question 11
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“Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it.”
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
Question 10
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Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred.
How might a virtue-based ethicist evaluate Nick’s action?
Question 9
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Stephanie volunteers at an organization that collects and distributes clothing to those in need.
As she is packing boxes to send overseas, she finds a donated item of clothing that perfectly suits her sense of style and would be a versatile item to add to her own wardrobe. Stephanie sets the item aside to take home with her.
According to virtue-based ethics, why is Stephanie’s action unethical?
Question 8
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Select the basis for moral value used by character ethics.
Question 7
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Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-based ethics?
Question 6
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Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics.
Question 5
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Derreck believes that every person should keep his or her word.
Which of the following actions is inconsistent with his belief?
Question 4
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“Giving away excess wealth is obligatory because it brings about a greater good for all of society.”
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
Question 3
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“Abortion is morally wrong because it is murder, and murder is forbidden in the Bible.”
To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?
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In a famous story, Robin Hood robbed rich travelers and gave the money he acquired to the poor. Robin Hood is usually seen as a good, if not noble, person.
How would a deontologist evaluate Robin Hood’s action?
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“I always say everyone shouldn’t be afraid to try new things. On a recent trip to Spain, I ate all my meals at my favorite place— McDonald’s.”
Which of the following sources of bias is apparent in this quotation?