Question 1

An ethical expressivist would understand the sentence "It is wrong to murder" as

Accepted Answer

A)  a necessarily false proposition. 
B)  an emphatic expression of moral truth. 
C)  a sentence expressing the subjective opinion of the speaker. 
D)  signifying the speaker's negative attitude toward murder. 
A)  a necessarily false proposition. 
B)  an emphatic expression of moral truth. 
C)  a sentence expressing the subjective opinion of the speaker. 
D)  signifying the speaker's negative attitude toward murder.

Question 2

According to David Hume's is-ought thesis,

Accepted Answer

A)  we can never derive a moral conclusion from a set of premises containing a bridge premise. 
B)  we cannot derive a moral conclusion from purely nonmoral premises. 
C)  all answers to moral questions are insensitive to factual information. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  we can never derive a moral conclusion from a set of premises containing a bridge premise. 
B)  we cannot derive a moral conclusion from purely nonmoral premises. 
C)  all answers to moral questions are insensitive to factual information. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Casuists argue that any new case where moral judgment is required can be analyzed by

Accepted Answer

A)  the unique features of the case. 
B)  similarity to a paradigmatic case. 
C)  a general moral principle. 
D)  norms of the culture. 
A)  the unique features of the case. 
B)  similarity to a paradigmatic case. 
C)  a general moral principle. 
D)  norms of the culture.

Question 4

One major objection to the theory-centered approach is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is very difficult to see how theories apply in most situations. 
B)  there is widespread disagreement as to the correct moral theory. 
C)  most people accept moral subjectivism. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  it is very difficult to see how theories apply in most situations. 
B)  there is widespread disagreement as to the correct moral theory. 
C)  most people accept moral subjectivism. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which best describes the commitment of an ethical relativist?

Accepted Answer

A)  The truth value of moral statements varies by cultural context. 
B)  There is no real right or wrong; it is all relative. 
C)  Morality is purely subjective opinion. 
D)  All moral statements are equally groundless. 
A)  The truth value of moral statements varies by cultural context. 
B)  There is no real right or wrong; it is all relative. 
C)  Morality is purely subjective opinion. 
D)  All moral statements are equally groundless.

An ethical expressivist would understand the sentence "It is wrong to murder" as

According to David Hume's is-ought thesis,

Casuists argue that any new case where moral judgment is required can be analyzed by

One major objection to the theory-centered approach is that

Which best describes the commitment of an ethical relativist?

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Brief History of Engineering

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

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Exam 4: A Methodological Toolbox

An ethical expressivist would understand the sentence "It is wrong to murder" as

According to David Hume's is-ought thesis,

Casuists argue that any new case where moral judgment is required can be analyzed by

One major objection to the theory-centered approach is that

Which best describes the commitment of an ethical relativist?

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Brief History of Engineering

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

Filters