Intuitionism and Ethical Non-Naturalism Quiz

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According to Intuitionism, what is the nature of ethical statements?

They are subjective and relative to individual beliefs
They are based on social approval and consensus
They express propositions that cannot be reduced to non-ethical statements (correct)
They are purely emotive expressions of feelings

What does Intuitionism claim about the existence of objective moral values?

They are mere expressions of personal preferences
They are subjective and vary from person to person
They exist independently of human beings (correct)
They are defined by societal norms

According to Intuitionism, what is the status of the concept of 'good'?

It is defined by societal approval
It is indefinable (correct)
It is a purely emotive expression
It is subjective and varies from person to person

What is the role of intuitive ability according to Intuitionism?

It allows for the discovery of objective moral truths (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Moore's naturalistic fallacy and OQA in the development of intuitionism?

They paved the way for the branch of metaethics called intuitionism (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Moore's Intuitionism, what is the nature of good?

It is known intuitively and is innate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of Moore's teleological approach in Intuitionism?

A good action creates the most intrinsic good consequences (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Finnis' version of Natural Law differ from Moore's Intuitionism?

Finnis' version is based on direct apprehension of self-evident basic goods (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Ethical Non-Naturalism, how are moral statements verified according to Finnis?

Moral statements are verified through direct apprehension of self-evident basic goods (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Moore's Intuitionism differ from Aquinas' Natural Law?

Moore's Intuitionism relies on intuitive knowledge of good, while Aquinas' Natural Law is based on analyzing the natural purpose of humans (C) Signup and view all the answers

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