MDC Philosophy Moral Values Exam Worksheet

1.According to Aristotle, virtues are innate or inherent character traits and cannot be acquired over time with experience.

TRUE

FALSE

2.What is the principal characteristic or quality of a good will according to Kant?

		They care about the well being of others.
		They consistently follow the moral law without ulterior motives.
		They respect the laws of society.
		None of the above.

3.What is certain about our culture’s moral code according to cultural relativists?

		It is universally important since it advocates for respecting the rights of others.
		It has no special significance when compared to that of other cultures.
		Many cultures should adopt it since it is superior.
		None of the above.

4.Our duty to the moral law is more important than the pursuit of happiness according to Kant.

TRUE

FALSE

5.Which of the following statements best describes Michael Huemer’s view on the ethics of the war on drugs?

		The war on drugs is an acceptable governmental policy since it protects the most vulnerable from engaging in a potentially harmful activity.
		Keeping drugs illegal deters many people from using drugs.
		The drug war is unjust and has subjected many people to severe hardship for no good reason.
		None of the above

6. According to utilitarians, the moral obligation we have for people is more important than the moral obligation we have toward animals.

TRUE

FALSE

7.As we discussed in class, one of the problems with Aristotle’s ethics is that it does not motivate us to pursue moral excellence.

TRUE

FALSE

8.Which one of the following characteristics is of primary necessity for the practice of virtue and the pursuit of moral excellence?

		Having an excessive amount of prudence.
		Always being truthful no matter the circumstances.
		Being consistently moderate.
		Being headstrong and courageous in all situations.

9. Why should we respect the dignity and autonomy of other people according to Kant?

		It is easier to empathize with humans.
		Unlike any other animal, humans are the only rational and free beings on earth.
		Social laws require us to respect one another.
		None of the above.

10. Kant would be in favor of lying to save a friend’s life.

TRUE

FALSE

11.Our environment and genetics are responsible for who we are according to determinists.

TRUE

FALSE

12. Kant’s moral philosophy excludes animals from ethical consideration.

TRUE

FALSE

13. Why does Kant argue that we have no direct moral obligations toward non-human animals?

		Kan’t does not believe it is acceptable to use animals.
		Animals don’t mind being used for human ends.
		Our only moral obligations are with beings who are rational and free.
		None of the above

14. According to Kant happiness has no role to play in moral reasoning.

TRUE

FALSE

15. Why should marijuana remain illegal according to prohibitionists like David Frum?

		Marijuana can negatively impact the brain development of young people.
		Marijuana is addictive.
		Smoking marijuana is harmful to the lungs.
		All of the above.

16. According to divine command theory, all religions share the same moral values.

TRUE

FALSE

17. We commit a hasty generalization fallacy when we stereotype people on the basis of their nationality.

TRUE FALSE

18. Moral maxims are:

		Critical statements regarding individual behavior.
		General rules or principles for conduct.
		Descriptive comments on why people do what they do.
		Vacuous theoretical assertions that futilely attempt to prescribe actions in a causally determined reality.

19. In logic, a false cause fallacy is committed when:

		An argument derives a prescriptive statement from a descriptive claim.
		An argument establishes a causal relation from a correlation.
		When an argument uses special cases to establish a general rule.
		None of the above

20. Garrett Hardin believes that it is the responsiblity of wealthy nations to care for the global poor.

TRUE

FALSE

21. According to Aristotle, anyone can acquire a virtue if they desire and think about it enough.

True

False

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Read the article below (see link) to answer the essay question. Answer the questions thoroughly as points will be deducted for excessively brief and vague responses. 500 words.

Paralysed and in pain, Spaniard hails euthanasia law as an optionParalysed from the neck down after suffering a car crash at 19, Rafael Botella, now 35 and in pain, is relieved that the Spanish parliament is set on Thursday to approve a law to allow euthanasia and assisted suicide.Oscar Corrons, Emma PinedoU.S..