Question 1

Corvino offers a description of the term "morality." Which of the following does NOT fit Corvino's description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morality is quintessentially a matter for public concern 
B)  Morality is about how we treat each other 
C)  Morality is about the kind of society we want to be 
D)  Morality is essentially a private matter 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Morality is quintessentially a matter for public concern 
B)  Morality is about how we treat each other 
C)  Morality is about the kind of society we want to be 
D)  Morality is essentially a private matter 
E)  None of the above D

Question 2

Corvino suggests that there are moral arguments that should not be dignified with a response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Corvino believes that the claim that "we ought not judge one another" is misguided. Which of the following is NOT one of his reasons why?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is politically misguided because prosecution requires judgment 
B)  It is rhetorically misguided because it makes liberals seem as if they have conceded "moral values" to the other side 
C)  It is morally misguided because the moral tone of society is everyone's responsibility 
D)  It is logically misguided because it is self-refuting 
E)  None of the above 
A)  It is politically misguided because prosecution requires judgment 
B)  It is rhetorically misguided because it makes liberals seem as if they have conceded "moral values" to the other side 
C)  It is morally misguided because the moral tone of society is everyone's responsibility 
D)  It is logically misguided because it is self-refuting 
E)  None of the above A

Question 4

In his essay, John Corvino discusses the importance of assessing something's merits and faults in an informed way. That's why his essay contains a number of personal anecdotes. In your essay, explain Corvino's defense of first-person accounts in some ethical debates. Then respond to the following, "Are there any cases where first-person accounts would make it harder to make an ethical assessment?" If so, offer an example and explain the risk. If not, explain why first-person accounts are always important.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In the section, "Why Argue?," John Corvino discusses the way that he thinks about morality. In your essay, explain what he means when he uses the word "morality." Then, offer an argument in favor of, or against, this way of talking about morality.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Corvino argues that there is a straightforward and simple way of explaining where moral truth comes from.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does Corvino have to say about the role of sex in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex is pleasurable, and pleasure is the source of all value, including the moral value of relationships 
B)  Physical intimacy is always connected to other forms of intimacy 
C)  Sex, whether it is had in the context of homosexual or heterosexual relationships, only has moral value in long-term relationships 
D)  Sex does not really play an important role in relationships, even romantic ones 
E)  There are good reasons to doubt that one can remove the sexual aspect of relationships and have all others remain the same 
A)  Sex is pleasurable, and pleasure is the source of all value, including the moral value of relationships 
B)  Physical intimacy is always connected to other forms of intimacy 
C)  Sex, whether it is had in the context of homosexual or heterosexual relationships, only has moral value in long-term relationships 
D)  Sex does not really play an important role in relationships, even romantic ones 
E)  There are good reasons to doubt that one can remove the sexual aspect of relationships and have all others remain the same

Question 8

Which of the following explains how Corvino thinks about gay people's ability to make arguments on homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  No one should be having moral arguments about this discussion at all 
B)  Only gay people can speak with authority on homosexuality; they know it firsthand 
C)  Some gay people can be trusted to put bias aside when making arguments, but not all 
D)  One's sexual orientation doesn't affect the soundness of that person's arguments 
E)  Gay people can't be trusted to assess their own experience 
A)  No one should be having moral arguments about this discussion at all 
B)  Only gay people can speak with authority on homosexuality; they know it firsthand 
C)  Some gay people can be trusted to put bias aside when making arguments, but not all 
D)  One's sexual orientation doesn't affect the soundness of that person's arguments 
E)  Gay people can't be trusted to assess their own experience

Question 9

Which of the following is Corvino's positive case for homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-sex relationships are a human universal 
B)  Same-sex relationships make some people happy 
C)  Same-sex individuals are morally good people 
D)  Same-sex relationships are necessary for a healthy society 
E)  Same-sex individuals make positive contributions to society 
A)  Same-sex relationships are a human universal 
B)  Same-sex relationships make some people happy 
C)  Same-sex individuals are morally good people 
D)  Same-sex relationships are necessary for a healthy society 
E)  Same-sex individuals make positive contributions to society

Question 10

What does Corvino have to say about the question, "Where does morality come from?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The question is ambiguous 
B)  The question must be answered to resolve the homosexuality debate 
C)  The question has an obvious answer 
D)  The question is nonsensical 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The question is ambiguous 
B)  The question must be answered to resolve the homosexuality debate 
C)  The question has an obvious answer 
D)  The question is nonsensical 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

What does Corvino say about his relationship to Glenn Stanton, an evangelical Christian and defender of the religious right?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are professional rivals 
B)  They are enemies 
C)  They are friends 
D)  They are married 
E)  None of the above 
A)  They are professional rivals 
B)  They are enemies 
C)  They are friends 
D)  They are married 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

Corvino affirms that there is no relationship between morality and the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Could it ever be wrong to have a moral debate? That is, could it ever be so clear that something is morally okay (or morally wrong) that we shouldn't even discuss it anymore? If so, can you give some examples? What do they have in common? Why are topics like these off the table? And if you think it's always fine to have a moral debate, why do you think that? What's John Corvino's view here, and what do you think about it?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: We Shouldnt Even Be Having This Discussion

Corvino offers a description of the term "morality." Which of the following does NOT fit Corvino's description?

Corvino suggests that there are moral arguments that should not be dignified with a response.

Corvino believes that the claim that "we ought not judge one another" is misguided. Which of the following is NOT one of his reasons why?

In the section, "Why Argue?," John Corvino discusses the way that he thinks about morality. In your essay, explain what he means when he uses the word "morality." Then, offer an argument in favor of, or against, this way of talking about morality.

Corvino argues that there is a straightforward and simple way of explaining where moral truth comes from.

What does Corvino have to say about the role of sex in relationships?

Which of the following explains how Corvino thinks about gay people's ability to make arguments on homosexuality?

Which of the following is Corvino's positive case for homosexuality?

What does Corvino have to say about the question, "Where does morality come from?"

What does Corvino say about his relationship to Glenn Stanton, an evangelical Christian and defender of the religious right?

Corvino affirms that there is no relationship between morality and the law.

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