Discover Your Personal Philosophy
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Which ethical theory believes that pleasure is the ultimate good?

  • Natural Law Theory
  • Nihilism
  • Utilitarianism (correct)
  • Moral Egoism
  • Which ethical theory believes that good is useful, pleasurable, and promotes the happiness of the greatest number?

  • Nihilism
  • Natural Law Theory
  • Moral Egoism
  • Hedonism (correct)
  • Which ethical theory prioritizes self-interest and survival as the highest good?

  • Moral Egoism (correct)
  • Moral Altruism
  • Nihilism
  • Hedonism
  • Which ethical theory prioritizes serving and putting others first?

    <p>Moral Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that good and evil are real and exist outside of our minds?

    <p>Moral Realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that fulfilling one's purpose or nature is good?

    <p>Natural Law Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that putting others first is the highest good?

    <p>Moral Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory prioritizes self-interest and survival as the highest good?

    <p>Moral Egoism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that good and evil are real and exist outside of our minds?

    <p>Moral Realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that fulfilling one's purpose or nature is good?

    <p>Natural Law Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that good and evil are not real and are either a mental construct or emotional response?

    <p>Nihilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that good is useful, pleasurable, and promotes the happiness of the greatest number?

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes in pleasure as the ultimate good and pain as the ultimate evil?

    <p>Hedonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that pain is the ultimate evil?

    <p>Hedonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that good and evil are not real and are either a mental construct or emotional response?

    <p>Nihilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes that the highest good is promoting the happiness of the greatest number?

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory focuses on pleasure as the ultimate good?

    <p>Hedonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory believes in fulfilling one's purpose or nature is good?

    <p>Natural Law Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical theory prioritizes fulfilling one's purpose or nature as good?

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    Which ethical theory prioritizes self-interest and survival as the highest good?

    <p>Moral Egoism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Hedonism and Epicureanism focus on pleasure as the ultimate good and pain as the ultimate evil.
    2. Moral Egoism prioritizes self-interest and survival as the highest good.
    3. Moral Altruism prioritizes serving and putting others first.
    4. Natural Law Theory believes that fulfilling one's purpose or nature is good.
    5. Utilitarianism believes that good is useful, pleasurable, and promotes the happiness of the greatest number.
    6. Moral Realism believes that good and evil are real and exist outside of our minds.
    7. Nihilism believes that good and evil are not real and are either a mental construct or emotional response.

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    Test your knowledge of ethical theories with this quiz! From Hedonism to Nihilism, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the different perspectives on what is considered good and evil. Sharpen your critical thinking skills and expand your knowledge of moral philosophy with this thought-provoking quiz.

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