Ethical Principles in Philosophy Quiz

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Which concept involves taking an action to increase good or decrease harm?

  • Paternalism
  • Strong paternalism
  • Non-maleficence
  • Beneficence (correct)

What does non-maleficence primarily focus on?

  • Taking no action to cause harm (correct)
  • Benefiting someone who lacks capacity
  • Acting to increase good
  • Overriding someone's decision-making authority

Which type of paternalism requires justifying the action based on beneficence or non-maleficence, even if the person has decision-making capacity?

  • Weak paternalism
  • Non-maleficence
  • Beneficence
  • Strong paternalism (correct)

In weak paternalism, whose decision-making authority may be overridden?

<p>Individuals without decision-making capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the duty to not cause harm by inaction as well as action?

<p>Non-maleficence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between positive and negative duties?

<p>Positive duties are the duties to do something, while negative duties are the duties to refrain from doing something (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to deontology, what is the primary concern?

<p>Doing the morally praiseworthy thing, regardless of the consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between deontology and utilitarianism?

<p>Deontology is non-consequential, while utilitarianism is consequential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of duties in deontology?

<p>Duties are moral rules guiding our actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of duty, according to Kant, should be prioritized?

<p>Perfect duties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between integrity and values?

<p>Integrity is staying true to oneself and one's values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of wholeness or integration in integrity?

<p>It means being consistent in all aspects of life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of imperfect duties according to Kant?

<p>They have a certain latitude on how we fulfill them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?

<p>Moral character and virtues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of human activity according to Aristotle?

<p>Eudaimonia, or perfect happiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when the application of the first formulation of the categorical imperative indicates a contradiction?

<p>Perfect duties arise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of virtue ethics, according to the text?

<p>It doesn't provide a specific answer to a moral dilemma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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