18 Questions
What does 'framework' refer to in ethics?
A basic structure underlying a system or concept
Which of the following is NOT one of the three general subject areas of ethics?
Descriptive Ethics
What is the focus of meta-ethics?
Studying the nature of morality
What types of questions does meta-ethics deal with?
'What' questions related to ethics
What does meta-ethics explain?
The nature of morality and moral judgments
'Are there objective moral truths?' is a question related to which branch of ethics?
Meta-Ethics
What does moral universalism assert?
A universal ethic exists and applies to all similarly situated persons
Which ethical framework believes that ethical standards vary across different cultures and even change over time within the same culture?
Moral relativism
What is another name for moral universalism?
'Moral objectivism'
Which framework believes that if something is right for one person, then it is right for another?
Moral universalism
Which framework denies the existence of a single, objective standard for morality?
'Moral relativism'
In the context of ethics, which framework is most compatible with 'moral realism'?
'Moral objectivism'
Which of the following is NOT classified as a dominant framework in ethics?
Virtue ethics
Based on the text, who is associated with Kantian ethics?
Kant
What is the focus of Utilitarianism in ethics?
Maximizing overall happiness
Which type of ethics emphasizes justice as fairness?
Rawls’ justice as fairness
What is the primary concern of meta-ethics?
Examining the nature of ethics
In which branch of ethics would you expect to find discussions on moral duties and obligations?
Normative ethics
Learn about the definition of framework in ethics with this quiz for PHILO 101. Explore the basic structure underlying systems or concepts, including assumptions, concepts, values, and practices.
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