Normative and Non-normative Ethics Theories Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a type of teleological (consequentialist) ethical theory?

  • Altruism
  • Divine Command Theory (correct)
  • Egoism
  • Utilitarianism
  • Which of the following is a key distinction within the utilitarian ethical theory?

  • Act vs. Rule Utilitarianism
  • Both (a) and (b) (correct)
  • Quantity Over Quality vs. Quality Over Quantity
  • Egoism vs. Altruism
  • What is the main difference between cognitivism and non-cognitivism in meta-ethics?

  • Cognitivism is concerned with normative ethics, while non-cognitivism is concerned with meta-ethics.
  • Cognitivism is a type of virtue ethics, while non-cognitivism is a type of divine command theory.
  • Cognitivism holds that moral statements can be true or false, while non-cognitivism holds they cannot. (correct)
  • Cognitivism is a form of deontological ethics, while non-cognitivism is a form of teleological ethics.
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of deontological (non-consequentialist) ethical theory?

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ethical philosophers is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rawls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethical Theories

    • Teleological (Consequentialist) Ethical Theories
      • Egoism: Ethical egoism and Psychological egoism
      • Utilitarianism:
        • Classic Utilitarianism
        • Act vs Rule Utilitarianism
        • Quantity Over Quality vs Quality Over Quantity

    Deontological (Non-Consequentialist) Ethical Theories

    • Divine Command Theory (DCT)
    • Kant's Categorical Imperative
    • Ross's Prima Facie Duties

    Virtue Ethics

    • Focuses on virtues and moral character

    Non-Normative Ethics (Meta-ethics)

    • Cognitivism vs Non-Cognitivism
    • Internalism and Externalism
    • Humeanism and Anti-Humeanism

    Ethical Theorists/Philosophers

    • Various philosophers and their contributions to ethical theories

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    Test your knowledge on various ethical theories including Teleological (Consequentialist) Ethical Theories like Egoism and Utilitarianism, Deontological (Non-consequentialism) theories including Divine Command Theory and Kant's categorical imperative, as well as Virtue Ethics. Explore Meta-ethics concepts like Cognitivism vs Non-Cognitivism and Internalism vs Externalism.

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