29 Questions
What does meta-ethics aim to address?
The fundamental philosophical questions about the nature of ethical theory
Which theory in axiology believes that the satisfaction of someone's desire is the only good thing in itself?
Desire satisfactionism
What is normative ethics concerned with?
Determining what makes actions right or wrong
Can a moral conclusion be validly inferred from non-moral premises?
No, it is not logically possible
What does non-naturalism believe about the property of being good?
It is a simple property that is irreducible or indefinable
If God exists, what is the basis of morality according to the text?
God's will
What is the primary focus of Meta-ethics?
Analyzing the nature of ethical theory itself
Which view is associated with cognitivism in Meta-ethics?
Moral judgments are subjective
In Meta-ethics, what is the focus of objectivism?
Moral truths are objective
Which of the following is NOT a primary concern of Meta-ethics?
Applying ethical principles to everyday life
What is the main focus of applied ethics?
Determining whether certain acts have specific features in actual cases
What distinguishes non-cognitivism from cognitivism in Meta-ethics?
Non-cognitivism sees moral judgments as commands or interjections
According to axiology, which of the following is considered intrinsically good?
Pleasure
Which branch of ethics explores the application of ethical principles to concrete moral dilemmas?
Applied Ethics
In axiology, what is an example of extrinsic good?
Money
What distinguishes intrinsic bad from extrinsic bad in axiology?
Intrinsic bad is something inherently bad, while extrinsic bad has negative consequences
If a discussion involves disagreement about whether the death penalty produces the best consequences, it falls under which category of ethics?
Applied ethics
What does axiology primarily study?
What makes things intrinsically good or bad
What is an example of something that can be intrinsically good but extrinsically bad?
Pleasure taken in unprotected sex
What is an example of something intrinsically bad but extrinsically good?
Pain from exercise
What is the primary question associated with the Normative Ethics of Behavior?
What makes actions right or wrong?
What distinction is important in the Normative Ethics of Behavior between act type and act token?
Distinction between category of actions and specific actions by individuals
What does the text suggest about different people performing actions of the same type?
Two different people can each perform actions of the same type
In what way can a given act token be classified according to the text?
By different kinds of act types it represents
What is the primary focus of most theories according to the text?
Analyzing the conditions that make an act token right or wrong
What makes focusing on tokens in a theory more flexible?
It permits the possibility that one token of a certain type can be right while others are wrong
What is the primary word used to define an act as morally permissible in normative ethics?
Right
How is a morally wrong action defined?
An action that is not morally right
What does 'N.E.B.' stand for based on the text provided?
Normative Ethics of Behavior
This quiz explores the distinction between applied ethics and normative ethics, covering topics such as slavery, morality, consequences, and axiology. Test your understanding of when disagreements fall under applied ethics or normative ethics.
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