Exam 6: Nonconsequentialist Theories: Do Your Duty

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Applying the second formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend on important matters would show that the action is impermissible because:

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The absolutism of natural law theory-the fact that some actions are always wrong (or right)regardless of circumstances-would not bother:

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Question 22

According to Kant,sometimes we use people to achieve some end,yet our actions are not wrong because:

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Consider this scenario: A pregnant woman has cancer and will die unless she receives chemotherapy to destroy the tumors.If she takes the chemotherapy to destroy the tumors,the fetus will die.According to the doctrine of double effect,is it morally permissible for her to do so?

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Question 24

Many philosophers insist that the teleological character of nature has never been supported by:

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Applying the second formulation of the categorical imperative to the act of lying to a friend on important matters would show that the action is impermissible because:

The absolutism of natural law theory-the fact that some actions are always wrong (or right)regardless of circumstances-would not bother:

According to Kant,sometimes we use people to achieve some end,yet our actions are not wrong because:

Consider this scenario: A pregnant woman has cancer and will die unless she receives chemotherapy to destroy the tumors.If she takes the chemotherapy to destroy the tumors,the fetus will die.According to the doctrine of double effect,is it morally permissible for her to do so?

Many philosophers insist that the teleological character of nature has never been supported by:

Ethics and the Examined Life

Subjectivism, Relativism, and Emotivism

Evaluating Moral Arguments

The Power of Moral Theories

Consequentialist Theories: Maximize the Good

Virtue Ethics: Be A Good Person

Abortion

Altering Genes and Cloning Humans

Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide

Capital Punishment

Drug Use, Harm, and Personal Liberty

Sexual Morality

Same-Sex Marriage

Environmental Ethics

Animal Rights

Political Violence: War, Terrorism, and Torture

Equality and Affirmative Action

Global Economic Justice

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