18 Questions
According to W. D. Ross, what did he criticize about Kant's notion?
The absolute rule that moral duties can conflict
What did W. D. Ross propose as binding on all, according to the text?
A list of 'sima facile duties'
According to W. D. Ross, what is the basis for actions being right, as per the text?
Their consequences
Who formulated the Deontological theory?
Immanuel Kant
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Divine Command theory
Who proposed the natural right theory?
John Locke
Which theory emphasizes treating others as an end, not just a means to an end?
Categorical imperative
Which theory emphasizes the sacredness of human life as a gift from God?
Divine Command theory
What does the Catholic Church cite as the basis for defending its stance against euthanasia?
Sacredness of human life as a gift from God
Who proposed the natural right theory that asserts humans have absolute human rights inherent in ethics?
John Locke
Which theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of an action based on relevant features and one's duty or obligation to perform it?
Divine Command theory
Which philosopher's principle adopts the natural right theory and asserts that humans must act according to their duty and treat others as an end, not just a means to an end?
Immanuel Kant
Which theory asserts that moral obligations arise from divine commands?
Divine Command theory
Which theory emphasizes the inherent human rights?
Natural right theory
Which philosopher is associated with the formulation of Deontological theory?
Immanuel Kant
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Divine command theory
Which ethical theory emphasizes the duty or obligation to perform an action if it has relevant features?
Deontology Theory
Who defended the religious stance against euthanasia, citing human life's sacredness as a gift from God?
The Catholic Church
Test your knowledge of deontological ethics and the criticism of Kant's utilitarian notion by W. D. Ross with this quiz. Explore the concept of "prima facie duties" and the idea that moral duties can conflict based on consequences.
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