Exam 2: Determining Moral Behavior

is an ethical system that favors acts that result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

"Situational ethics" is an example of an absolutist ethical system.

Aristotle believed that, by nature, we are born "good" and some later learn to be evil.

The concept that there are fundamental truths that may dictate different definitions of what is moral in different situations is called:

Which of the following is one of the three principles of ethical decision making as described by Krogstand and Robertson?

Which ethical system embraces human's inclination for self-preservation?

The term________________ holds that the only thing truly good is a good will, and what is good is that which conforms to the categorical imperative ethical system.

Giving someone a car because they need it is a good act according to ethical formalism, even if he later dies in a crash because the brakes failed.

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 deontological response to the situation would require George to:

Review egoism and identify its relationship to natural law.

Someone who gives to charity or volunteers for the purpose of creating emotional pleasure for himself is exhibiting :

A structured set of principles that defines what is moral is referred to as:

Which of the following statements about deontological ethical systems is true?

Egoism is usually the only ethical system that can justify the behavior of one performing an illegal or harmful act.

The authority of religious ethics, in particular such as those of Judeo-Christian ethics, stems from a God that is:

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 . George has always professed non-violence, but in this instance he fights the robber to protect his child. Technically, by fighting, he is violating his moral belief that one should be non-violent. His decision to fight in this instance is an example of:

Which of the following is not a requirement of ethical systems?

is the philosophical position that, although there are a few universal truths different situations call for different response; therefore, some action can be right or wrong depending on situational factors .

is an ethical system that defines good as meeting needs and preserving and enriching relationships .

The         principle directs a decision maker to act according to a specific, unbending rule.