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What is a moral agent?
What is a moral agent?
- An organism that can be at the receiving end of harmful actions
- A person capable of discerning right from wrong based on reason (correct)
- Someone who learns about moral issues
- An individual who applies moral feeling in interactions
Which branch of ethics focuses on the moral character of a person?
Which branch of ethics focuses on the moral character of a person?
- Analytic Ethics
- Virtue Ethics (correct)
- Descriptive Ethics
- Professional Ethics
What term is synonymous with consequentialism outside the discipline of philosophy?
What term is synonymous with consequentialism outside the discipline of philosophy?
- Virtue Ethics
- Utilitarianism (correct)
- Normative Ethics
- Deontology
In moral reasoning, what does moral feeling refer to?
In moral reasoning, what does moral feeling refer to?
Which Normative Theory of Ethics is derived from the Greek word 'deon' meaning 'duty'?
Which Normative Theory of Ethics is derived from the Greek word 'deon' meaning 'duty'?
What differentiates virtue ethics from other normative theories?
What differentiates virtue ethics from other normative theories?
According to Aristotle, what is the potential of ethical principles when properly applied?
According to Aristotle, what is the potential of ethical principles when properly applied?
How does Niccolo Machiavelli view human nature in relation to ethics?
How does Niccolo Machiavelli view human nature in relation to ethics?
What distinguishes humans from other animals according to Robert Bowie?
What distinguishes humans from other animals according to Robert Bowie?
Why is understanding human nature essential for thinking about ethics?
Why is understanding human nature essential for thinking about ethics?
According to John Locke and Rousseau, what is a key attribute of humans enabling ethical behavior?
According to John Locke and Rousseau, what is a key attribute of humans enabling ethical behavior?
What role does human nature play in the beginning of ethical considerations?
What role does human nature play in the beginning of ethical considerations?
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