Exam 2: Moral Theory Selections

According to Aquinas, every law is ordained to

Kant argues that all imperatives command either hypothetically or categorically.

Timmons suggests that many people believe in moral relativism because

One of Kant's formulations of his fundamental principle of morality states that rational nature exists as a(n) _________ in itself.

Care ethics is a complete normative ethical theory.

According to Mill, the only things desirable as ends are

For Mill, _________ and freedom from pain are the only things desirable as ends.

Timmons argues that if there are objective moral norms, then _________ is one of them. This undercuts the idea that only relativism "all the way down" can respect difference.

Kant argues that only a good will can be conceived of as good without qualification.

Collins suggests that the moral value of caring actions comes from

Mill believes that utilitarianism is a doctrine worthy only of swine.

One of Kant's formulations of his fundamental principle of morality presents appeals to the principle: "Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a _________ law."

Timmons argues in favor of cultural moral relativism.

Mill thinks that each person desires

Rawls refers to _________ as the situation where "our considered judgments are duly pruned and adjusted" in such a way that, after reflection, the principles of justice and our judgments coincide.

According to Collins, attitudes of care have moral value when they contribute _________ to relationships.

Which of the following is not an example Aquinas gives of a self-evident proposition?

Locke can be thought of as accepting a

According to Aquinas, the first precept of natural law is

According to Aquinas, the first indemonstrable principle is that the same thing cannot be affirmed and _________ at the same time.