Virtue Ethics and Moral Dilemmas
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What is a key difference between virtue ethics and Kantianism?

  • Virtue ethics is more concerned with consequences, while Kantianism is not.
  • Virtue ethics prioritizes the greater good, while Kantianism prioritizes individual rights.
  • Virtue ethics is more absolute in its moral judgments, while Kantianism is not.
  • Virtue ethics considers the character of the person making a decision, while Kantianism does not. (correct)

    • According to virtue ethics, what is a key consideration in deciding whether to kill the Joker?

  • The potential consequences for the greater good.
  • The moral rule that it is wrong to kill.
  • The number of lives that could be saved.
  • The character of the person making the decision. (correct)

    • What is a limitation of virtue ethics?

  • It is too absolute in its moral judgments.
  • It is too focused on individual character.
  • It prioritizes the greater good over individual rights.
  • It is too subjective in its consideration of virtues. (correct)

    • What would utilitarians argue about killing the Joker?

    <p>It is morally justifiable if it saves more lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of virtue ethics?

    <p>It takes into consideration personal and extended consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of virtue ethics?

    <p>One should act as a virtuous person would.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Social Contract Theory, why is it okay for the government to deprive criminals of certain rights?

    <p>Because criminals have broken the social contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major criticism of the Social Contract Theory?

    <p>No one signed the social contract or had a voice in determining the framework of laws and rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Act Utilitarian Perspective, when is it morally right to break the law?

    <p>When the benefits of breaking the law exceed the harms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of the Kantian Perspective on morality?

    <p>Act as if the maxim of your action were to become a universal law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of Virtue Ethics?

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

    What is the historical origin of Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Ancient Greece, including Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary principle of Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Making decisions based on moral virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virtues are relevant in the decision to buy a pirated textbook?

    <p>Honesty, fairness, integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between virtues and vices in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Vices are the opposite of virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are virtues acquired in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Through practice and habituation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of cultural differences in Virtue Ethics?

    <p>Some virtues depend on the context of the current society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Virtue Ethics relate to the decision to release buggy software?

    <p>It opposes releasing software that violates virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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