Question 1

If we discover that an argument is invalid, what does this tell us about its conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is true. 
B)  It is false. 
C)  It follows from the premises. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  It is true. 
B)  It is false. 
C)  It follows from the premises. 
D)  none of the above

Question 2

Are you satisfied with what the text says about the definition of morality? Why or why not? Can you think of a definition of morality? Do you think your definition successfully captures what morality is?
A good essay will:
Explain and evaluate what the text says about the definition of morality.
Try to think of a definition of morality.
Evaluate the definition you think of.

Accepted Answer

I am satisfied with the text's explanati

Question 3

The conclusion of a sound argument

Accepted Answer

A)  will always be true. 
B)  will always be false. 
C)  might be true but also might be false. 
D)  will always be relevant to the debate at hand. 
A)  will always be true. 
B)  will always be false. 
C)  might be true but also might be false. 
D)  will always be relevant to the debate at hand.

Question 4

There is no such thing as a

Accepted Answer

A)  sound argument that is also valid. 
B)  sound argument that is not valid. 
C)  valid argument that is also sound. 
D)  valid argument that is not sound. 
A)  sound argument that is also valid. 
B)  sound argument that is not valid. 
C)  valid argument that is also sound. 
D)  valid argument that is not sound.

Question 5

The question "do the ends justify the means?" falls within the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  value theory. 
B)  normative ethics. 
C)  metaethics. 
D)  moral psychology. 
A)  value theory. 
B)  normative ethics. 
C)  metaethics. 
D)  moral psychology.

If we discover that an argument is invalid, what does this tell us about its conclusion?

The conclusion of a sound argument

There is no such thing as a

The question "do the ends justify the means?" falls within the area of

Skepticism About Morality

The Good Life

Natural Law

Consequentialism

Kantian Ethics

Social Contract Theory

The Ethic of Prima Facie Duties

Virtue Ethics

Feminist Ethics and the Ethics of Care

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Exam 1: What Is Morality and Moral Reasoning

If we discover that an argument is invalid, what does this tell us about its conclusion?

The conclusion of a sound argument

There is no such thing as a

The question "do the ends justify the means?" falls within the area of

Skepticism About Morality

The Good Life

Natural Law

Consequentialism

Kantian Ethics

Social Contract Theory

The Ethic of Prima Facie Duties

Virtue Ethics

Feminist Ethics and the Ethics of Care

Filters