Exam 13: Aristotle's Ethics: Exploring Virtue and Justice

According to Singer, just because a position requires drastic revision to our traditional moral scheme or demands much more from us than is ordinarily expected is not necessarily evidence against the truth of that position.

According to Shue, if there were a means by which the torture victim could comply with the wishes of the torturer and thereby escape further torture, torture would not be an assault on the defenseless.

Norcross thinks that the doctrine of double effect explains why it's wrong to consume factory-farm-raised animals.

The chief problem with all forms of retributivism according to Nathanson is that:

Per the traditional distinction that Rachels identifies, which of the following would be best regarded as an instance of active euthanasia?

Of the following definitions, which most accurately defines the idea of the moral principle of equality?

Which of the following does NOT, according to Thompson, follow from the fact (if it is one) that you ought to let the violinist use your kidneys?

Thomson argues that because the violinist in her example has a right to life, it would be wrong for you to disconnect from him.

Which of the following can we infer from Nell's argument that a person's right not to be killed can be violated even if his or her death is the result of the actions of many and is not immediate, certain, or intended?

What is jus ad bellum?

In your own words, state Nell's main conclusion in "Lifeboat Earth" and summarize her main argument for that conclusion.

Warren argues that Noonan is wrong to say that fetuses are human beings in the genetic sense.

According to Estes, mutual respect does not demand that each sexual partner exhibits concern for the other's interests, needs, or well-being beyond their sexual well-being.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human nonperson, according to Warren?

According to Wolf, a key premise of arguments against physician-assisted suicide is that:

What are the virtues essential to good parenting, according to Krakoff? How would applying those virtues to the planet make it rational for an individual or community to take steps to reduce climate change?

Which of the following is NOT one of the points that Mencius makes with his stories about Emperor Shun in Book 5A?

Thomson argues that a Minimally Decent Samaritan would sacrifice his or her freedom to keep the violinist alive.

Warren argues that genetic humanity is neither necessary nor sufficient for personhood.

Assume that Woollard is correct that having a personal encounter with a victim may be sufficient to generate duties to help that victim even if it requires substantial sacrifice. Which of the following could you infer from that claim?