Aristotle's Political Philosophy

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

A convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
A document adopted by the United Nations in 1948 (correct)
A theoretical source of human rights
A branch of philosophy that deals with human conduct

What is a key aspect of promoting cooperation and co-existence in a society with diverse ideas, religions, languages, and cultures?

Promoting cooperation and peaceful conflict resolution (correct)
Imposing a uniform set of laws
Encouraging a single dominant culture
Suppressing individual freedoms

What is the main focus of ethics?

The study of human behavior in economic systems
The study of human conduct and moral behavior (correct)
The evaluation of political systems and their impact on society
The analysis of geographical factors that influence human decisions

According to Aristotle, what is a city or polis?

A collection of human beings living together with laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the term 'ethos'?

Greek word for 'custom' or 'character' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the guiding principles for decision-making in ethics?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of civics?

The study of political institutions and their functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of professional ethics?

The moral obligations and responsibilities of professionals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental principle of consequentialism?

An action is good if its benefits exceed its harms, and bad if its harms exceed its benefits. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Ethical Egoism and Ethical Altruism?

Ethical Egoism focuses on individual benefits, while Ethical Altruism focuses on others' benefits. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between Act Utilitarianism and Rule Utilitarianism?

Act Utilitarianism focuses on individual acts, while Rule Utilitarianism focuses on general rules. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How was citizenship education provided in Roman civilization?

Through religious institutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?

An international treaty that sets out civil and political rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Greek civilization, what were civitas considered as?

Citizens with full rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of ethics concerned with?

Determining what is good and bad, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of education in the medieval period?

Character and citizenship education (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is wisdom (prudence) in the context of virtues?

Knowledge of doing the morally right action (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of virtuous character development?

The human person (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are virtuous character traits attained?

Through habits and repetitive moral reasoning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal regarding vices in virtue ethics?

To avoid acquiring vices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between virtues and extreme character traits?

Virtues are found at a mean between two extreme character traits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the word 'deontology'?

It comes from the Greek word for 'obligation' or 'duty'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is temperance (self-control) in the context of virtues?

Self-control, guarded against extremes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of Utilitarianism?

It determines moral conduct based on the greatest happiness for the greatest number. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of environmental ethics debates?

The moral implications of human actions on the environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of a profession?

Extensive training with a significant intellectual component (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between consequentialism and moral conduct?

Consequentialism determines moral conduct solely based on the consequences of an action. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a tough ethical decision in environmental ethics?

Is it acceptable for poor farmers to cut down forest to make farmland (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key expectation of workers in a profession?

To perform their job with a sense of responsibility and professionalism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a profession that involves community service?

Teacher (D) Signup and view all the answers