19 Questions
What role do some ethicists believe emotions play in ethical judgment?
Emotions are necessary in ethical judgment
What are feelings considered by some ethicists in relation to moral dilemmas?
Instinctive responses
In ethical thinking, what is the relationship between reason and emotion according to the text?
They play relative roles
What is concluded about emotions in ethical judgment according to the text?
Emotions can be rational based on good judgments
How do emotions provide motivation for acting morally according to the text?
By creating visceral or instinctual motivations
What is highlighted as a need for morality by many ethicists?
Sympathy for other people
What do some ethicists conclude about being 'good'?
'Good' involves both thinking and feeling
What does Ethical Subjectivism mainly contradict?
'Good' being objective
How does Ethical Subjectivism differ from objective morality based on the text?
'Good' can vary among individuals in Ethical Subjectivism
What is the main point emphasized in the text regarding moral judgments and reasons?
Reasons should dictate moral judgments regardless of personal feelings.
Which ethical theories fail to account for the necessary relation between moral judgments and reasons?
Emotivism and Subjectivism
What concept does impartiality in morality primarily involve?
Giving equal consideration to all parties' interests
Why do some ethicists suggest that clarification may be needed regarding the principle of impartiality?
To address cases where individuals demand more moral attention
What does the principle of impartiality assume about every person according to the text?
No person is intrinsically more significant than anyone else.
Why does impartiality in morality require decisions to be based on objective criteria?
To ensure fairness and eliminate bias in decision-making.
What key element distinguishes impartiality from bias and prejudice in ethical decision-making?
Fairness and evenhandedness towards all parties involved
Which statement accurately reflects the role of reason in morality according to the text?
'Reason commends what it commends,' emphasizing its superiority over all other factors.
How does impartiality contribute to principles of justice in ethical reasoning according to the text?
'Evenhandedness ensures decisions are not influenced by personal biases,' upholding fairness.
What distinguishes impartial decisions from those based on bias or prejudice?
Impartial decisions consider objective criteria, unlike those based on bias or prejudice.
Test your understanding of critical reasoning which involves logical, rational, and analytical thinking to establish facts, apply common sense, and justify beliefs based on information. This quiz covers the capacity for conscious sense-making and changing practices or beliefs.
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