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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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Natural Law ethics?

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

Which ethical theory is primarily concerned with maximizing overall happiness?

<p>Utilitarianism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What is the key characteristic of Natural Law ethics?

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According to Utilitarianism, what is the moral action?

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Cultivating virtues and eliminating vices (B)</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? (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the key distinction between Virtue Ethics and Deontology?

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary focus of ethics?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of ethics?

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What is a key principle of secular ethics?

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What is the relationship between religious ethics and secular ethics?

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

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What is the significance of virtues in Virtue Ethics?

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

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How does Virtue Ethics approach moral decision-making?

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What is the role of reason in Virtue Ethics?

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