Ethics: Applied vs Normative

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What does meta-ethics aim to address?

The fundamental philosophical questions about the nature of ethical theory (correct)

The source of our knowledge of moral truths

The connection between morality and religion

The study of what makes actions right or wrong

Which theory in axiology believes that the satisfaction of someone's desire is the only good thing in itself?

Desire satisfactionism (correct)

Egoism

Hedonism

Non-naturalism

What is normative ethics concerned with?

The connection between morality and religion

The study of goodness and badness

The source of moral knowledge

Determining what makes actions right or wrong (correct)

Can a moral conclusion be validly inferred from non-moral premises?

No, it is not logically possible Signup and view all the answers

What does non-naturalism believe about the property of being good?

It is a simple property that is irreducible or indefinable Signup and view all the answers

If God exists, what is the basis of morality according to the text?

God's will Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Meta-ethics?

Analyzing the nature of ethical theory itself Signup and view all the answers

Which view is associated with cognitivism in Meta-ethics?

Moral judgments are subjective Signup and view all the answers

In Meta-ethics, what is the focus of objectivism?

Moral truths are objective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary concern of Meta-ethics?

Applying ethical principles to everyday life Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of applied ethics?

Determining whether certain acts have specific features in actual cases Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes non-cognitivism from cognitivism in Meta-ethics?

Non-cognitivism sees moral judgments as commands or interjections Signup and view all the answers

According to axiology, which of the following is considered intrinsically good?

Pleasure Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ethics explores the application of ethical principles to concrete moral dilemmas?

Applied Ethics Signup and view all the answers

In axiology, what is an example of extrinsic good?

Money Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes intrinsic bad from extrinsic bad in axiology?

Intrinsic bad is something inherently bad, while extrinsic bad has negative consequences Signup and view all the answers

If a discussion involves disagreement about whether the death penalty produces the best consequences, it falls under which category of ethics?

Applied ethics Signup and view all the answers

What does axiology primarily study?

What makes things intrinsically good or bad Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something that can be intrinsically good but extrinsically bad?

Pleasure taken in unprotected sex Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something intrinsically bad but extrinsically good?

Pain from exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary question associated with the Normative Ethics of Behavior?

What makes actions right or wrong? Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In what way can a given act token be classified according to the text?

By different kinds of act types it represents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of most theories according to the text?

Analyzing the conditions that make an act token right or wrong Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers