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?

It emphasizes the development of internal characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between moral and ethics?

Moral and ethics are interchangeable terms Signup and view all the answers

What does virtue-based ethics evaluate in making decisions?

The internal characteristics of the decision-maker Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of the categorical imperative?

Acting in accordance with universal moral laws Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT a major component of justice theory?

Virtue Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate question in justice theory?

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

What is the focus of virtue-based ethical theory?

The character and virtues of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between moral and ethics?

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

Which philosopher contributed to the theory of justice?

John Rawls Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of virtues?

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

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

Compassion Signup and view all the answers

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

The moral character of the individual. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the difference between moral and ethics?

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

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

Integrity Signup and view all the answers