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Which of the following is NOT a type of teleological (consequentialist) ethical theory?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a type of deontological (non-consequentialist) ethical theory?
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Which of the following ethical philosophers is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following ethical philosophers is NOT mentioned in the text?
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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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