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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.