Lesson 1: The Moral Jungle Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the philosophy of Hedonism?

  • Usefulness of an action
  • Pursuit of material possessions
  • Primacy of pleasure as the norm of what is good (correct)
  • Progress of a certain cause

According to the philosophy of Materialism, what brings happiness in life?

  • Helping others
  • Acquiring material possessions (correct)
  • Spiritual growth
  • Personal freedom

What is the main principle of the philosophy of Pragmatism?

  • The pursuit of pleasure
  • The belief in a higher power
  • The accumulation of wealth
  • The workability of a person as the reason of their being good (correct)

Which philosophy stresses the effect of an action as useful and, therefore, it is good?

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

What is the purpose of the 'Authentic Moral GPS' or 'Moral Compass'?

<p>To guide people in finding genuine happiness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the metaphor used to describe the various moral voices in society?

<p>A musical competition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral aptitude of the present generation defined by according to Jordan Peterson?

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

What is the characteristic of the medieval natives' understanding of right living?

<p>They understood it as simple and unquestionable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used by Jordan Peterson to describe the state of urban morality in the postmodern era?

<p>Moral Jungle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of right living according to the Christian - La Sallian perspective?

<p>To gear towards eternal life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the postmodern era's approach to morality?

<p>A tendency to probe the teachings of the church (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the quote that describes the good life?

<p>The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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