12 Questions
Which ethical tradition focuses on evaluating actions based on the consequences for everyone involved?
Consequentialism
In deontology, what is Kant's categorical imperative primarily concerned with?
Universalizing moral rules
Why would lying be considered unethical according to Kant's categorical imperative?
It treats others as means to an end
What is the main difference between consequentialism and deontology as discussed in the text?
Focus on intentions vs. focus on actions
According to virtue ethics, what should individuals focus on developing?
Ethical virtues and character
Which ethical tradition views virtues as qualities that need constant exercise to make ethical decisions?
Virtue ethics
What distinguishes good ethical behavior for consequentialists from deontologists?
The motivation behind the behavior
According to Karl Popper's falsification principle, what should be clear about scientific hypotheses?
What new evidence would refute them
What methodology post-Karl Popper involves peer review by the scientific community to ensure self-correction?
Post-Popperian Methodology
What are the five principles of Dutch scientific research that are considered virtues?
Honesty, Scrupulousness, Transparency, Independence, Reliability
Which of the following is NOT one of the fourteen ethical guidelines listed under 'Ethical Guidelines'?
Professionalism
What type of plagiarism involves republishing or reusing portions of a previously written text?
Self-plagiarism
Test your knowledge on ethics as a branch of philosophy, covering consequentialism and deontology traditions. Learn about the ethical theories proposed by Bentham, Mill, and Kant.
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