Question 1

Evaluate Aristotle's idea that rationality is the overriding human purpose.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle believed that rationality is t

Question 2

Thomas Aquinas sees four elements to his natural law theory encompassing God's purpose for humans. Which one should NOT be on the list?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are obliged to preserve our own lives. 
B)  We are obliged to treat animals with compassion and dignity. 
C)  We are obliged to procreate within marriage. 
D)  We are obliged to live as good citizens among other people. 
A)  We are obliged to preserve our own lives. 
B)  We are obliged to treat animals with compassion and dignity. 
C)  We are obliged to procreate within marriage. 
D)  We are obliged to live as good citizens among other people.

Question 3

According to Aristotle, everything has a function in the order of things, except for man-made things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Aristotle, if you spend too much money, you are

Accepted Answer

A)  a buffoon. 
B)  liberal. 
C)  a miser. 
D)  prodigal. 
A)  a buffoon. 
B)  liberal. 
C)  a miser. 
D)  prodigal.

Question 5

The textbook asks three questions of Aristotle concerning his theory of virtue. Which one should not be included?

Accepted Answer

A)  If his theory is about character, why does he talk about actions and conduct and what to do? 
B)  What does his list of virtues have to do with the specific human virtue of rational thinking? 
C)  Does this mean we are supposed to do everything in the right amount, not too much and not too little? 
D)  Since Aristotle was a student of Plato, shouldn't the theory of Forms be featured more prominently? 
A)  If his theory is about character, why does he talk about actions and conduct and what to do? 
B)  What does his list of virtues have to do with the specific human virtue of rational thinking? 
C)  Does this mean we are supposed to do everything in the right amount, not too much and not too little? 
D)  Since Aristotle was a student of Plato, shouldn't the theory of Forms be featured more prominently?

Question 6

Comment on "A Piece of Advice." Is this an example of virtue ethics or ethics of conduct? Explain your answer. Can someone become a better person through consistent actions even though his or her intention is not to improve on his or her own character?

Accepted Answer

"A Piece of Advice" can be seen as an ex

Question 7

For Aristotle, we are morally good if we are capable of choosing the mean between extremes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Would Aristotle consider Socrates' choice to stand trial a brave decision? Why or why not? Would he consider his own decision to flee Athens courageous? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle would likely consider Socrates

Question 9

For Aristotle, the Forms have no existence outside the world of things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the "mean" of Aristotle? Is it an arithmetic condition? Does it imply that a virtuous person is an average person with average talents?

Accepted Answer

The "mean" of Aristotle refers to his co

Question 11

A teleological theory is a theory about the nature of God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to a teleological explanation, giraffes have long necks so that they can reach high branches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There is a marked discrepancy between Aristotle's list of virtues and vices and the Catholic list of cardinal virtues and sins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe your own criterion for moral goodness, and give an example of what you think is a morally good person. You may make up an example, or you may pick an actual or fictional person and describe him or her.

Accepted Answer

My criterion for moral goodness is based

Question 15

Explain Aristotle's theory of virtues in detail using at least three examples. At least one of the examples must be Aristotle's.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's theory of virtues is based o

Question 16

Explain the difference between a teleological explanation and a causal explanation using examples.

Accepted Answer

A teleological explanation focuses on th

Question 17

Today, the assumption that everything has a purpose is commonly accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How might Aristotle have evaluated Njal's and Bergthora's deaths? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle might have evaluated Njal's an

Question 19

Which of the following is true of Singer's "A Piece of Advice"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an account of how irredeemable and selfish human beings can get. 
B)  It is an account of how good habits can help a temperamental person turn into a nice person. 
C)  It is an account of how you will ultimately be made to pay for your bad deeds by those who bore the brunt of it. 
D)  It is an account of how it sometimes takes evil deeds to achieve success in life. 
A)  It is an account of how irredeemable and selfish human beings can get. 
B)  It is an account of how good habits can help a temperamental person turn into a nice person. 
C)  It is an account of how you will ultimately be made to pay for your bad deeds by those who bore the brunt of it. 
D)  It is an account of how it sometimes takes evil deeds to achieve success in life.

Question 20

According to Thomas Aquinas, the entire universe is run by God according to eternal rules, the eternal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Evaluate Aristotle's idea that rationality is the overriding human purpose.

Thomas Aquinas sees four elements to his natural law theory encompassing God's purpose for humans. Which one should NOT be on the list?

According to Aristotle, everything has a function in the order of things, except for man-made things.

According to Aristotle, if you spend too much money, you are

The textbook asks three questions of Aristotle concerning his theory of virtue. Which one should not be included?

Comment on "A Piece of Advice." Is this an example of virtue ethics or ethics of conduct? Explain your answer. Can someone become a better person through consistent actions even though his or her intention is not to improve on his or her own character?

For Aristotle, we are morally good if we are capable of choosing the mean between extremes.

Would Aristotle consider Socrates' choice to stand trial a brave decision? Why or why not? Would he consider his own decision to flee Athens courageous? Why or why not?

For Aristotle, the Forms have no existence outside the world of things.

What is the "mean" of Aristotle? Is it an arithmetic condition? Does it imply that a virtuous person is an average person with average talents?

A teleological theory is a theory about the nature of God.

According to a teleological explanation, giraffes have long necks so that they can reach high branches.

There is a marked discrepancy between Aristotle's list of virtues and vices and the Catholic list of cardinal virtues and sins.

Describe your own criterion for moral goodness, and give an example of what you think is a morally good person. You may make up an example, or you may pick an actual or fictional person and describe him or her.

Explain Aristotle's theory of virtues in detail using at least three examples. At least one of the examples must be Aristotle's.

Explain the difference between a teleological explanation and a causal explanation using examples.

Today, the assumption that everything has a purpose is commonly accepted.

How might Aristotle have evaluated Njal's and Bergthora's deaths? Explain.

Which of the following is true of Singer's "A Piece of Advice"?

According to Thomas Aquinas, the entire universe is run by God according to eternal rules, the eternal law.

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Exam 9: Aristotles Virtue Theory: Everything in Moderation

Evaluate Aristotle's idea that rationality is the overriding human purpose.

Thomas Aquinas sees four elements to his natural law theory encompassing God's purpose for humans. Which one should NOT be on the list?

According to Aristotle, everything has a function in the order of things, except for man-made things.

According to Aristotle, if you spend too much money, you are

The textbook asks three questions of Aristotle concerning his theory of virtue. Which one should not be included?

Comment on "A Piece of Advice." Is this an example of virtue ethics or ethics of conduct? Explain your answer. Can someone become a better person through consistent actions even though his or her intention is not to improve on his or her own character?

For Aristotle, we are morally good if we are capable of choosing the mean between extremes.

Would Aristotle consider Socrates' choice to stand trial a brave decision? Why or why not? Would he consider his own decision to flee Athens courageous? Why or why not?

For Aristotle, the Forms have no existence outside the world of things.

What is the "mean" of Aristotle? Is it an arithmetic condition? Does it imply that a virtuous person is an average person with average talents?

A teleological theory is a theory about the nature of God.

According to a teleological explanation, giraffes have long necks so that they can reach high branches.

There is a marked discrepancy between Aristotle's list of virtues and vices and the Catholic list of cardinal virtues and sins.

Describe your own criterion for moral goodness, and give an example of what you think is a morally good person. You may make up an example, or you may pick an actual or fictional person and describe him or her.

Explain Aristotle's theory of virtues in detail using at least three examples. At least one of the examples must be Aristotle's.

Explain the difference between a teleological explanation and a causal explanation using examples.

Today, the assumption that everything has a purpose is commonly accepted.

How might Aristotle have evaluated Njal's and Bergthora's deaths? Explain.

Which of the following is true of Singer's "A Piece of Advice"?

According to Thomas Aquinas, the entire universe is run by God according to eternal rules, the eternal law.

Thinking About Values

Learning Moral Lessons From Stories

Ethical Relativism

Myself or Others

Using Your Reason, Part 1: Utilitarianism

Using Your Reason, Part 2: Kants Deontology

Personhood, Rights, and Justice

Virtue Ethics From Tribal Philosophy to Socrates and Plato

Virtue Ethics and Authenticity: Contemporary Perspectives

Case Studies in Virtue

Different Gender, Different Ethics

Applied Ethics: A Sampler

Filters