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What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics?

  • Duty and obligation
  • The outcome of an ethical conflict
  • Character traits (correct)
  • The rightness of actions

    • According to Virtue Ethics, what is the ultimate goal of practicing virtues?

  • To become a virtuous person (correct)
  • To obey moral laws and principles
  • To fulfill one's duty and obligation
  • To achieve a good outcome in a situation

    • What is the central question that Virtue Ethics asks in ethical decision-making?

  • What would happen to society if my action was permitted to all?
  • What is the most good outcome in this situation?
  • What is required of me in the situation?
  • What should I do if I’m aiming to become a particular kind of person? (correct)

    • Which of the following is a strength of Virtue Ethics?

    <p>It focuses on character development and human flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the idea that 'practice of the virtues leads to human fulfillment and happiness'?

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

    What is the underlying belief of Virtue Ethics regarding human flourishing and happiness?

    <p>It is achieved through practicing virtues and developing good character traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Virtue Ethics in relation to decision-making?

    <p>Developing a habit of acting well over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Virtue Ethics, what is the significance of reason in moral decision-making?

    <p>It is used alongside other capacities such as emotion, empathy, and imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics in relation to moral character?

    <p>Cultivating virtues and strengths over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Virtue Ethics and Care Ethics?

    <p>Care Ethics is a subset of Virtue Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Care Ethics in relation to moral decision-making?

    <p>Developing a habit of caring for others over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key claim of Care Ethics regarding human relationships?

    <p>Humans are inherently relational and interdependent beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Natural Law ethics?

    <p>Human nature and basic human goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory is primarily concerned with maximizing overall happiness?

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

    What is the primary goal of a consequentialist, according to Utilitarianism?

    <p>To achieve the best outcome in a given situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of Natural Law ethics?

    <p>It is based on divine law and moral absolutism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Utilitarianism, what is the moral action?

    <p>The action that produces the greatest amount of good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of moral decision-making in Natural Law ethics?

    <p>Carefully studying human nature to reveal basic human goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Virtue Ethics in relation to moral decision-making?

    <p>Developing a habit of acting well over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between reason and virtue in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Reason is used alongside other capacities such as emotion and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics in relation to moral character?

    <p>Cultivating virtues and eliminating vices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central question that Virtue Ethics asks in ethical decision-making?

    <p>What virtues should I cultivate in this situation?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key claim of Virtue Ethics regarding human flourishing and happiness?

    <p>Human flourishing and happiness are achieved through developing virtues and eliminating vices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Virtue Ethics in relation to human flourishing?

    <p>Developing moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying assumption of Virtue Ethics regarding human nature?

    <p>Human beings have a natural inclination towards good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Virtue Ethics, what is the primary role of reason in moral decision-making?

    <p>To discern moral virtues and character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of practicing virtues, according to Virtue Ethics?

    <p>To develop moral character and achieve happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Virtue Ethics approach moral decision-making in relation to human flourishing?

    <p>By developing moral virtues and character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virtue Ethics, what is the primary goal of an individual's actions?

    <p>To develop virtues and achieve human fulfillment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction between Virtue Ethics and Deontology?

    <p>Virtue Ethics focuses on character traits, while Deontology focuses on duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central concern of Virtue Ethics in moral decision-making?

    <p>The character of the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, what is the relationship between virtues and human fulfillment?

    <p>Practicing virtues leads to human fulfillment and happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics in relation to moral character?

    <p>Cultivating virtues and character traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of ethics?

    <p>Human flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of ethics?

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

    What is a key principle of secular ethics?

    <p>Use of reason alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between religious ethics and secular ethics?

    <p>Significant common ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics in relation to human flourishing and happiness?

    <p>Developing virtues to achieve happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of virtues in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>End in themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between virtues and moral character in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Virtues are a component of moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Virtue Ethics approach moral decision-making?

    <p>By developing virtues and moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of reason in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>To develop virtues and moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

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