Exam 2: Normative Theories of Ethics

Kant held that a moral law must have

The "hedonic calculus" was developed by

Adam Smith argued that if business is left to pursue its own self-interest

The view that the utilitarian standard should be applied to moral codes as a whole is

Utilitarianism provides a clear and straightforward basis for formulating and testing policies.

Kant's categorical imperative holds that we should always act in such a way that we can will the maxim of our action to be universal law.

Kant believed that moral rules can, in principle, be known from

W.D.Ross endorsed utilitarianism.

For Kant, nothing is good in itself except

Bentham and Mill had the same conception of pleasure.

Under eminent domain the government can appropriate private property for public use.

A common objection to ethical egoism is that it ignores blatant wrongs.

Someone who holds that everyone should let self-interest guide their actions is a

A.C.Ewing criticized

All egoists endorse hedonism.

W.D.Ross believed that all (or most) of our obligations are