A Cartesian dualist believes that the mind is dependent on the body. A True B False
Confucius: a. viewed the self as autonomous and rational b. rejected virtue ethics c. advocated social instruction in the habits of character-in the home school, temple, and theater d. viewed the self as connected with other selves
Which of these is a deontologist? a. Bentham b. Mill c. both a and b are correct d. neither a nor b is correct
Deontological means: a. based on building up, not tearing down b. based on duty c. based on sowing and reaping d. based on order or purpose
Which of these considers individuals determined by character but ultimately free? a. indeterminism b. hard determinism c. soft determinism d. atheistic existentialism
Which of these represents a theory of free will? a. hard determinism b. atheistic existentialism c. indeterminism d. soft determinism
Which of these represents teleological theories? a. utilitarianism b. soft determinism c. ethics of care d. law of karma
Which theories focus primarily on consequences? a. African ethics b. deontological c. virtue ethics d. teleological
Why is the contradiction problem a threat to virtue ethics? Select one: a. Because people disagree about who is virtuous and who isn't b. Because vicious people sometimes act virtuously c. Because different virtuous people might act differently in the same situation d. Because different virtues imply different duties
Ethics is described as making judgments before you have the facts. True False
Determine if the argument is deductive or inductive and then good or bad. More than $99\% $ of all airplane flights land safely. Therefore probably the next flight to depart from JFK International Airport will land safely. Inductive, strong, Deductive, valid. Deductive, invalid. Inductive, uncogent.
A political scientist surveys 27 of the current 83 representatives ; in a state's legislature. What is the size of the sample: $\square $ What is the size of the population: $\square $
Which of the following statements is a core principle of stoic ethics? A Meditation and/or prayer are essential to developing ethical behavior. B Happiness and peace of mind are achieved by focusing on what is in one's control. C A complete lack of emotion will result in virtuous behavior. D The pursuit of happiness and peace of mind will result in virtuous behavior.
The presumption of Innocence is based upon the needs of a free society. belief that humans are superior to other beings. deep-rooted beliefs in God. needs of self-actualization. Clear my selection
Question 8 (Mandatory) (2 points) 4) Listen During the Realist period the connection between science and progress seemed obvious to many, and people increasingly embraced __ (the search for knowledge based on observation and direct experience) in order to understand the non-idealized realities of modern life. a) Deconstructivism b) Trancendentalism c) Futurism d) Empericism
16 Which of the following is central to the Christian understanding of the value and dignity of human beings? They are created in the image of God. They were given the wonderful narrative of the Bible They have the guiding truths of the Ten Commandments. They are fundamentally good beings who desire God.
By "liberalism" Luban means to include which of the following: limited government the importance of human dignity and individual rights progressive ideals Both (a) and (b) Both (b) and (c)
What is one of the aims of socialism? to eliminate all forms of government intervention to end poverty and the condition of "working poor" to achieve complete economic freedom over all else
(1) What type of lobbying often seeks to influence tax policy or regulatory decisions? a. Educational lobbying b. Healthcare lobbying c. Environmental lobbying d. Corporate lobbying
According to Celano, how did Francis approach death? a. He sought to avoid it at all costs. b. He was racked with an intense fear of hell. c. He had the the Gospel of John read to him. d. All of the above.
