Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative
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According to Immanuel Kant, what is the foundation of Ethics and Morality?

  • Rationality (correct)
  • Emotions
  • Religion
  • Social norms

What is the core principle behind the Categorical Imperative proposed by Immanuel Kant?

  • Good Will (correct)
  • Utilitarianism
  • Consequentialism
  • Hedonism

In Kant's philosophy, what does the Principle of Universalizability state?

  • An action is right if it brings happiness
  • Actions should be based on the consequences
  • Actions should prioritize self-interest
  • An action is right if you can rationally will it to be universal (correct)

What does Kant's Principle of Humanity emphasize in ethical decision-making?

<p>Treating others as ends, not merely as means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory aligns closely with the Categorical Imperative within Kant's philosophy?

<p>Deontological Ethics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kant think about the application of moral rules under the Categorical Imperative?

<p>Rules should be applied universally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kant, what is the Kingdom of Ends?

<p>A society where individuals treat each other as ends, not merely as things or tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of Ethics and Morality according to Immanuel Kant?

<p>Rationality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Good Will play in Kant's ethical theory?

<p>Doing things because they are morally correct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core principle behind the Natural Law Theory proposed by St. Thomas Aquinas?

<p>Universality and Rationality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Natural Law Theory, what distinguishes Human Acts from Acts of Man?

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In the context of Natural Law Theory, what does it mean for actions to accord with the end purpose of human nature?

<p>Aligning with human goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the assertion that animals know what is GOOD for them in the context of Natural Law Theory?

<p>It supports the argument for inherent moral knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Basic Goods relate to the understanding of 'Good' in Natural Law Theory?

<p>'Good' is related to actions that accord with human nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Act-Effect Principle by Aquinas, what is considered morally good?

<p>Treating the gravely ill patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aquinas' Means-End Proportionality Principle, what must be present for an 'evil effect' to occur?

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What is the primary goal when applying Aquinas' Intention Principle?

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How does Aquinas' Right-Order Principle dictate the relationship between good and evil effects?

<p>The good effect must come first before the evil effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical dilemma arises when applying Aquinas' Means-End Proportionality Principle?

<p>Weighing potential harm to society against preserving life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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