Ethics

Ethics Study Guide

3.6 Chapter Three Quiz 1. Which of the following is not a normative ethical theory? a. Act utilitarianism b. Rule utilitarianism c. Psychological egoism d. Contractarianism 2. If stranded on a deserted island with three other people, which ethical theory would you prefer they followed? a. Act utilitarianism b. Rule utilitarianism c. Ethical egoism d. Social contract theory 3. What is an important difference between ethical egoism and utilitarianism? a. Ethical egoism concerns how people do act. Utilitarianism concerns how people should act. b. Ethical egoism is a normative theory, while utilitarianism is non-normative. c. The main tenet of ethical egoism is that people should act in their own self-interest, while utilitarianism maintains we should consider everyone’s interests. d. Ethical egoism concerns itself with the greatest happiness principle for the most people, whereas utilitarianism maintains that the greatest utility lies in serving the self. 4. When trying to decide how to allocate funds for public projects, most governments depend on _______________ to help them make decisions. a. Rule utilitarianism b. Ethical egoism c. Cost-benefit analysis d. Hedonic calculus 5. Most people agree that the an acceptable limit to liberty is _______________. a. The Harm Principle b. The General Will c. Utilitarian Justification d. Cost-benefit Analysis

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