Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a utilitarian to support preferential programs:

Accepted Answer

A) Preferential programs increase racial and cultural diversity. 
B) Preferential programs create role models for minorities and women. 
C) Preferential programs make amends for historical injustices. 
D) Preferential programs may be able to help eradicate racism. 
A) Preferential programs increase racial and cultural diversity. 
B) Preferential programs create role models for minorities and women. 
C) Preferential programs make amends for historical injustices. 
D) Preferential programs may be able to help eradicate racism.

Question 2

Opponents of preferential hiring practices argue that the only standard for awarding jobs is:

Accepted Answer

A) competence. 
B) diversity. 
C) equal opportunity. 
D) justice. 
A) competence. 
B) diversity. 
C) equal opportunity. 
D) justice.

Question 3

Suppose someone argues that strong affirmative action is too costly to implement in a democratic society.A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that:

Accepted Answer

A) affirmative action is indeed too costly and should be abolished. 
B) if affirmative action is just,then the costs involved don't matter. 
C) justice doesn't matter;only cost does. 
D) more net happiness is created by getting rid of affirmative action. 
A) affirmative action is indeed too costly and should be abolished. 
B) if affirmative action is just,then the costs involved don't matter. 
C) justice doesn't matter;only cost does. 
D) more net happiness is created by getting rid of affirmative action.

Question 4

Suppose there are two equally qualified candidates for a single position.The only difference between them is that one is a woman and the other a man.The best decision according to weak affirmative action is to:

Accepted Answer

A) award the position to the female candidate to fill a quota. 
B) award the position to the female candidate to make amends for generations of sexism. 
C) use a random process to determine which candidate is awarded the position. 
D) use gender as a tie-breaker and award the position to the female candidate. 
A) award the position to the female candidate to fill a quota. 
B) award the position to the female candidate to make amends for generations of sexism. 
C) use a random process to determine which candidate is awarded the position. 
D) use gender as a tie-breaker and award the position to the female candidate.

Question 5

Judith Jarvis Thomson argues that ________ are the best and most suitable form of compensation for the past ill treatment of minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) civil rights laws 
B) reparation payments 
C) scholarships 
D) jobs 
A) civil rights laws 
B) reparation payments 
C) scholarships 
D) jobs

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a utilitarian to support preferential programs:

Opponents of preferential hiring practices argue that the only standard for awarding jobs is:

Suppose someone argues that strong affirmative action is too costly to implement in a democratic society.A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that:

Suppose there are two equally qualified candidates for a single position.The only difference between them is that one is a woman and the other a man.The best decision according to weak affirmative action is to:

Judith Jarvis Thomson argues that ________ are the best and most suitable form of compensation for the past ill treatment of minorities.

Ethics and the Examined Life

Subjectivism, Relativism, and Emotivism

Evaluating Moral Arguments

The Power of Moral Theories

Consequentialist Theories: Maximize the Good

Nonconsequentialist Theories: Do Your Duty

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

Global Economic Justice

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Exam 18: Equality and Affirmative Action

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a utilitarian to support preferential programs:

Opponents of preferential hiring practices argue that the only standard for awarding jobs is:

Suppose someone argues that strong affirmative action is too costly to implement in a democratic society.A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that:

Suppose there are two equally qualified candidates for a single position.The only difference between them is that one is a woman and the other a man.The best decision according to weak affirmative action is to:

Judith Jarvis Thomson argues that ________ are the best and most suitable form of compensation for the past ill treatment of minorities.

Ethics and the Examined Life

Subjectivism, Relativism, and Emotivism

Evaluating Moral Arguments

The Power of Moral Theories

Consequentialist Theories: Maximize the Good

Nonconsequentialist Theories: Do Your Duty

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

Global Economic Justice

Filters