Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is one argument in favor of Ethical Egoism?
What is one argument in favor of Ethical Egoism?
- It aligns with the belief that morality requires us to act in our self-interest. (correct)
- It claims that people are inherently altruistic.
- It emphasizes the importance of universal moral principles.
- It rejects the idea that morality should make strong claims on individuals.
Which metaethical question relates to whether moral principles are real or not?
Which metaethical question relates to whether moral principles are real or not?
- What does it mean when we say something is morally good or bad?
- Are moral principles universal or relative?
- Are moral principles objective or subjective? (correct)
- How do we know about morality?
Critiques of normative ethical theories can come from which of the following perspectives?
Critiques of normative ethical theories can come from which of the following perspectives?
- Descriptive ethics
- Metaethics (correct)
- Applied ethics
- Normative ethics itself
What is a key aspect of consequentialism that distinguishes it from deontology?
What is a key aspect of consequentialism that distinguishes it from deontology?
Which ethical theory emphasizes that individuals should act based on virtues such as honesty and courage?
Which ethical theory emphasizes that individuals should act based on virtues such as honesty and courage?
In normative ethics, what is a common critique against ethical egoism?
In normative ethics, what is a common critique against ethical egoism?
What is the main objection to ethical egoism according to the text?
What is the main objection to ethical egoism according to the text?
What is the defining principle of consequentialism?
What is the defining principle of consequentialism?
Which of the following is NOT an objection to utilitarianism mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an objection to utilitarianism mentioned in the text?
What is the main objection to rule utilitarianism?
What is the main objection to rule utilitarianism?
What is the defining principle of deontology according to the text?
What is the defining principle of deontology according to the text?
What is Kant's categorical imperative?
What is Kant's categorical imperative?
