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According to W. D. Ross, what did he criticize about Kant's notion?
According to W. D. Ross, what did he criticize about Kant's notion?
- The focus on consequences over actions
- The absolute rule that moral duties can conflict (correct)
- The idea that only one duty is binding on all
- The reliance on a list of 'sima facile duties'
What did W. D. Ross propose as binding on all, according to the text?
What did W. D. Ross propose as binding on all, according to the text?
- The idea of conflicting moral duties
- The absolute rule of moral duties
- The reliance on consequences
- A list of 'sima facile duties' (correct)
According to W. D. Ross, what is the basis for actions being right, as per the text?
According to W. D. Ross, what is the basis for actions being right, as per the text?
- Their consequences (correct)
- The adherence to 'sima facile duties'
- The fulfillment of absolute rules
- The conflict of moral duties
Who formulated the Deontological theory?
Who formulated the Deontological theory?
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Who proposed the natural right theory?
Who proposed the natural right theory?
Which theory emphasizes treating others as an end, not just a means to an end?
Which theory emphasizes treating others as an end, not just a means to an end?
Which theory emphasizes the sacredness of human life as a gift from God?
Which theory emphasizes the sacredness of human life as a gift from God?
What does the Catholic Church cite as the basis for defending its stance against euthanasia?
What does the Catholic Church cite as the basis for defending its stance against euthanasia?
Who proposed the natural right theory that asserts humans have absolute human rights inherent in ethics?
Who proposed the natural right theory that asserts humans have absolute human rights inherent in ethics?
Which theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of an action based on relevant features and one's duty or obligation to perform it?
Which theory focuses on the rightness or wrongness of an action based on relevant features and one's duty or obligation to perform it?
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?
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?
Which theory asserts that moral obligations arise from divine commands?
Which theory asserts that moral obligations arise from divine commands?
Which theory emphasizes the inherent human rights?
Which theory emphasizes the inherent human rights?
Which philosopher is associated with the formulation of Deontological theory?
Which philosopher is associated with the formulation of Deontological theory?
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Which theory asserts that actions are right if declared by Almighty God?
Which ethical theory emphasizes the duty or obligation to perform an action if it has relevant features?
Which ethical theory emphasizes the duty or obligation to perform an action if it has relevant features?
Who defended the religious stance against euthanasia, citing human life's sacredness as a gift from God?
Who defended the religious stance against euthanasia, citing human life's sacredness as a gift from God?
