17 Questions
Which concept involves taking an action to increase good or decrease harm?
Beneficence
What does non-maleficence primarily focus on?
Taking no action to cause harm
Which type of paternalism requires justifying the action based on beneficence or non-maleficence, even if the person has decision-making capacity?
Strong paternalism
In weak paternalism, whose decision-making authority may be overridden?
Individuals without decision-making capacity
Which principle emphasizes the duty to not cause harm by inaction as well as action?
Non-maleficence
What is the distinction between positive and negative duties?
Positive duties are the duties to do something, while negative duties are the duties to refrain from doing something
According to deontology, what is the primary concern?
Doing the morally praiseworthy thing, regardless of the consequences
What is the main difference between deontology and utilitarianism?
Deontology is non-consequential, while utilitarianism is consequential
What is the role of duties in deontology?
Duties are moral rules guiding our actions
What type of duty, according to Kant, should be prioritized?
Perfect duties
What is the relationship between integrity and values?
Integrity is staying true to oneself and one's values
What is the concept of wholeness or integration in integrity?
It means being consistent in all aspects of life
What is a characteristic of imperfect duties according to Kant?
They have a certain latitude on how we fulfill them
What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
Moral character and virtues
What is the ultimate goal of human activity according to Aristotle?
Eudaimonia, or perfect happiness
What is the result when the application of the first formulation of the categorical imperative indicates a contradiction?
Perfect duties arise
What is the limitation of virtue ethics, according to the text?
It doesn't provide a specific answer to a moral dilemma
Test your knowledge on the ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, and paternalism in philosophy. Explore concepts like doing good, avoiding harm, and overriding decision-making authority for the benefit of others.
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