Exam 2: Determining Moral Behavior

Utilitarianism is a teleological ethical system.

An ethical system which bases ethics largely upon one's character and possession of certain valued qualities is :

Which religious system specifies that ethical conduct must be based on universal love and compassion for all living beings?

Which of "The Six Pillars of Character" encompasses the ideas of altruism and benevolence?

Which of the following is not one of "The Six Pillars of Character" presented in the text?

Which ethical system is concerned with needs and relationships?

Telling a lie to someone who doesn't deserve the truth is not a lie according to ethical formalism.

As defined in the text, a(n)_____________   is a person's source of moral principles and includes the underlying premises upon which one bases judgments.

Discuss the differences between teleological systems and deontological systems.

Which statement about hypothetical imperatives is true?

The term________________ refers to the idea that many values and behaviors differ from culture to culture and are functional to the culture that holds them.

Review the events at Abu Ghraib prison and identify the ethical systems represented by the actions of the soldiers .

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 . As stated in the scenario, George donates to charity but still provides a comfortable life for his family. He has found a balance between the competing virtues of giving to the less-fortunate while also ensuring that he provides for his family. This is an illustration of:

Ethical systems are the same as moral rules.

Situational ethics is often used as a synonym for:

The environmental movement in the United States seeks to protect forests and other pristine lands. To most Americans, respecting natural lands and animals probably is consistent with their ethical system. In some other countries, laws protecting the lands do not exist. Farmers and ranchers routinely "slash and burn" in order to farm or raise livestock, and loggers harvest trees indiscriminately. There is no ethical dilemma, since their society accepts these practices as normal and necessary. In this instance, their society's definitions differ from the American definitions. This is an example of:

is a concept that holds that when an act is considered wrong then it is wrong for all people .

The environmental movement in the United States seeks to protect forests and other pristine lands. To most Americans, respecting natural lands and animals probably is consistent with their ethical system. In some other countries, laws protecting the lands do not exist. Farmers and ranchers routinely "slash and burn" in order to farm or raise livestock, and loggers harvest trees indiscriminately. There is no ethical dilemma, since their society accepts these practices as normal and necessary. Farmers, ranchers, and loggers in these countries engage in these practices because they deem it necessary to provide for their families. Because their focus is on providing for their families and communities, they are adhering to the ethical system known as:

The ________________ refers to the idea that when one violates someone else's rights, he gives up his own right to be treated under the principles of respect.

Which of the following statements about the principle of forfeiture is false?