Aristotle's Political Philosophy
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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?

    <p>A collection of human beings living together with laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of the term 'ethos'?

    <p>Greek word for 'custom' or 'character'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of civics?

    <p>The study of political institutions and their functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of professional ethics?

    <p>The moral obligations and responsibilities of professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle of consequentialism?

    <p>An action is good if its benefits exceed its harms, and bad if its harms exceed its benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ethical Egoism focuses on individual benefits, while Ethical Altruism focuses on others' benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Act Utilitarianism focuses on individual acts, while Rule Utilitarianism focuses on general rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was citizenship education provided in Roman civilization?

    <p>Through religious institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An international treaty that sets out civil and political rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ancient Greek civilization, what were civitas considered as?

    <p>Citizens with full rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of ethics concerned with?

    <p>Determining what is good and bad, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of education in the medieval period?

    <p>Character and citizenship education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Knowledge of doing the morally right action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of virtuous character development?

    <p>The human person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are virtuous character traits attained?

    <p>Through habits and repetitive moral reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal regarding vices in virtue ethics?

    <p>To avoid acquiring vices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between virtues and extreme character traits?

    <p>Virtues are found at a mean between two extreme character traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the word 'deontology'?

    <p>It comes from the Greek word for 'obligation' or 'duty'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-control, guarded against extremes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of Utilitarianism?

    <p>It determines moral conduct based on the greatest happiness for the greatest number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of environmental ethics debates?

    <p>The moral implications of human actions on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of a profession?

    <p>Extensive training with a significant intellectual component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between consequentialism and moral conduct?

    <p>Consequentialism determines moral conduct solely based on the consequences of an action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Is it acceptable for poor farmers to cut down forest to make farmland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key expectation of workers in a profession?

    <p>To perform their job with a sense of responsibility and professionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

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