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What does self-realization ethics primarily emphasize regarding individuals?
What does self-realization ethics primarily emphasize regarding individuals?
In ethical egoism, how is self-interest defined?
In ethical egoism, how is self-interest defined?
Which ethical theory links personal good with community participation?
Which ethical theory links personal good with community participation?
How does self-realization ethics differ from ethical egoism?
How does self-realization ethics differ from ethical egoism?
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What is a key characteristic of rights ethics (RP)?
What is a key characteristic of rights ethics (RP)?
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What does generosity in engineering primarily involve?
What does generosity in engineering primarily involve?
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Which of the following describes proficiency virtues in engineering?
Which of the following describes proficiency virtues in engineering?
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What is a key characteristic of diligence within engineering practice?
What is a key characteristic of diligence within engineering practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a teamwork virtue in the context of engineering?
Which of the following is NOT a teamwork virtue in the context of engineering?
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What virtue relates to the responsible exercise of authority in engineering?
What virtue relates to the responsible exercise of authority in engineering?
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Which of the following best defines moral understanding in engineering ethics?
Which of the following best defines moral understanding in engineering ethics?
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Courage and self-discipline fall under which category of virtues?
Courage and self-discipline fall under which category of virtues?
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Self-interest is accommodated in which ethical theory?
Self-interest is accommodated in which ethical theory?
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What is the primary goal of the utilitarian approach?
What is the primary goal of the utilitarian approach?
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How does the Respect for Persons (RP) approach view moral agents?
How does the Respect for Persons (RP) approach view moral agents?
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What criticism do utilitarian sympathizers face when narrowing their audience?
What criticism do utilitarian sympathizers face when narrowing their audience?
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What takes precedence in the RP approach compared to utilitarianism?
What takes precedence in the RP approach compared to utilitarianism?
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Which test is associated with the utilitarian approach?
Which test is associated with the utilitarian approach?
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What must be avoided according to the RP approach?
What must be avoided according to the RP approach?
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Which of the following statements reflects a limitation of utilitarianism?
Which of the following statements reflects a limitation of utilitarianism?
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What is a key concept of moral agents as defined in the RP approach?
What is a key concept of moral agents as defined in the RP approach?
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What does the utilitarian approach emphasize in moral thinking?
What does the utilitarian approach emphasize in moral thinking?
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Which approach considers acting in a way that respects humans as free and equal moral agents?
Which approach considers acting in a way that respects humans as free and equal moral agents?
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What fundamental idea does the virtue ethics approach promote?
What fundamental idea does the virtue ethics approach promote?
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In considering the ethical implications of cadaver testing for crash tests, what is a key consideration?
In considering the ethical implications of cadaver testing for crash tests, what is a key consideration?
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Which of the following is NOT a moral framework mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a moral framework mentioned?
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When confronted with the ethical dilemma of cadaver testing, which perspective focuses on the respect for the dead?
When confronted with the ethical dilemma of cadaver testing, which perspective focuses on the respect for the dead?
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What is one benefit of using multiple approaches to resolving moral problems?
What is one benefit of using multiple approaches to resolving moral problems?
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What moral theory might argue that strict adherence to ethical rules is paramount?
What moral theory might argue that strict adherence to ethical rules is paramount?
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What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?
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Which of the following best describes a vice?
Which of the following best describes a vice?
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What is considered the most comprehensive virtue of engineers?
What is considered the most comprehensive virtue of engineers?
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Which virtue is expressed as the middle ground between cowardice and foolhardiness?
Which virtue is expressed as the middle ground between cowardice and foolhardiness?
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What do public-spirited virtues primarily focus on?
What do public-spirited virtues primarily focus on?
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Which of the following does NOT represent a specific virtue?
Which of the following does NOT represent a specific virtue?
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What is the minimum virtue described in the context of public-spirited virtues?
What is the minimum virtue described in the context of public-spirited virtues?
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Which pair of traits illustrates the concept of virtues occupying a 'mean'?
Which pair of traits illustrates the concept of virtues occupying a 'mean'?
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Study Notes
Lecture 3: Moral Frameworks & Ethical Theories
- The lecture covers moral theories and frameworks, focusing on their applications in engineering and ethics.
- Moral theories aim to identify fundamental ideas within common morality, which are not always needed to address a moral problem.
- These theories include the utilitarian approach, emphasizing the importance of maximizing overall well-being.
- The respect for persons (RP) approach highlights the imperative to respect humans as free and equal moral agents.
- Virtue ethics emphasizes acting in the way a virtuous person would, providing guidance when moral rules are insufficient.
- The Davis' Eight Moral Tests (harm, publicity, defensibility, reversibility, virtue, professional, colleague, and organization tests) were presented as considerations for moral problem-solving.
- The lecture discusses a case study about the use of cadavers in crash tests. It raises questions about the trade-offs between obtaining factual information about safety and respect for human life.
- Utilitarian approach discusses considerations such as audience to maximize overall well-being, acceptable methods for limiting the audience, cost-benefit analysis, good consequences and rules/practices.
- The respect for persons approach emphasizes acting in ways that give respect to individuals as moral agents.
- Ethical egoism and self-realization ethics were discussed as ways for pursuing what is good for oneself.
- Virtues and vices were explained with examples in the context of engineering practice- emphasizing public well-being, professional competence, cooperative practices, and personal integrity as important virtues, but also highlighting vices (e.g., greed, dishonesty).
- Core virtues, character strengths were presented.
- Teamwork virtues, self-governance, and proficiency virtues, are critical for professional practice, discussed.
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This quiz explores various moral theories and frameworks discussed in Lecture 3, focusing on their application to ethical problems in engineering. Topics include utilitarianism, respect for persons, virtue ethics, and practical moral tests. A case study on the use of cadavers in crash tests will also be examined to illustrate these theories in action.
