Exam 2: Determining Moral Behavior

According to Barry, human beings can "know" God's will in three ways. Which of the following is not one of these three ways?

Mary is a newly-hired police officer. One day she observes two fellow officers removing drugs from the evidence room. Mary's values include a devotion to loyalty, so she is inclined to protect her fellow officers. At the same time, she also believes in upholding the law. Mary's situation is an example of:

According to Hinduism, the concept of _________ suggests that what happens in a future life is determined by how we behave in our present life.

Compare the natural law system with religion.

Describe another way of resolving ethical dilemmas that does not use the ethical systems.

Which statement is not consistent with ethical formalism?

Which is not considered a moral virtue?

suggests that preservation of one's own being is a basic principle of morality.

A teleological ethical system would approve of a bad act if it resulted in a good consequence.

The system known as " ethics of virtue" is associated with:

Aristotle's concept of moderation, in which one should not err toward excess or deficiency, is called:

Discuss the similarities between the religious systems presented in the chapter.

Harris defined ethical systems as a systematic ordering of ________________ .

____________ suggests that what is good for one's survival and personal happiness is moral.

A man makes a donation to charity for the purpose of looking good to his friends. A deontological review of this action would find it immoral.

The imperative principle is associated with utilitarianism.

Describe and discuss the ethics of virtue ethical system. Provide examples.

Which system suggests that there are no moral absolutes, and that what is deemed "good" and "bad" can be different from group to group?

George has always been a peaceful, law-abiding man, and he has raised his kids to be the same way. He donates to charitable causes and provides a comfortable life for his family. One night he takes his kids to a carnival and in the parking lot, they are confronted by an armed robber. The robber has a knife and threatens to harm one of George's kids if he does not hand over his wallet . A teleological response to the situation would require George to:

The most commonly utilized ethical systems are religion and utilitarianism.