Virtue-Based Ethics Quiz
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What is the primary focus of virtue-based ethics?

  • Establishing a set of criteria to evaluate potential decisions
  • Protecting individual rights and freedoms
  • Maximizing overall happiness or utility
  • Developing internal characteristics of an individual (correct)
  • What is the ultimate goal of virtue-based ethics?

  • To do the right thing in the right place at the right time in the right way (correct)
  • To create a set of rules for decision-making
  • To maximize overall happiness or utility
  • To protect individual rights and freedoms
  • Which ethical theory is associated with Immanuel Kant?

  • Virtue-Based Ethical Theory
  • Rights Theory (correct)
  • Rule-Based Ethical Theory
  • Utilitarian Ethical Theory
  • What is the key difference between virtue-based ethics and other ethical theories?

    <p>It emphasizes the development of internal characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between moral and ethics?

    <p>Moral and ethics are interchangeable terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does virtue-based ethics evaluate in making decisions?

    <p>The internal characteristics of the decision-maker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary principle of the categorical imperative?

    <p>Acting in accordance with universal moral laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is NOT a major component of justice theory?

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

    What is the ultimate question in justice theory?

    <p>Are the processes by which decisions are made and the outcomes of those decisions equitable, fair, and impartial?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of virtue-based ethical theory?

    <p>The character and virtues of the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between moral and ethics?

    <p>Moral refers to personal values, while ethics refers to societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher contributed to the theory of justice?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of virtues?

    <p>They are desirable attitudes or character traits that enable us to be successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values is related to non-violence?

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

    What is the primary focus of virtue-based ethical theory?

    <p>The moral character of the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a person who has developed virtues?

    <p>They naturally act in ways consistent with moral principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between moral and ethics?

    <p>Morals are based on personal values, while ethics are based on societal values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a value related to non-violence?

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

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