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?

    <p>It allows for the discovery of objective moral truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They paved the way for the branch of metaethics called intuitionism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is known intuitively and is innate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A good action creates the most intrinsic good consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Finnis' version is based on direct apprehension of self-evident basic goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Moral statements are verified through direct apprehension of self-evident basic goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Moore's Intuitionism relies on intuitive knowledge of good, while Aquinas' Natural Law is based on analyzing the natural purpose of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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