Ethics

Ethics Study Guide 7. This writer was considered to be one of the most intelligent men of his time. He is generally held to be one of the most profound and effective spokesmen for the utilitarian view. He was also a strong supporter of personal liberty while strongly criticizing society for its treatment of women. His name was: a. Aristotle 8. What are the principles of morality, according to Hume? a. They are derived from moral sentiments, not reason b. They are derived from how a person feels in the moment c. They are derived from early experiences d. They are derived from cross-generational values 9. Which of the following is NOT important to making a good argument? a. How much of the argument is based on logic b. How much of the argument is based on personal experience c. The structure of the argument itself d. The argument leads to the right conclusion 10. Which of the following terms best describes what happens when a person’s liberty may be restricted to prevent them from doing harmful things to themselves? a. Immanuel Kant b. John Stuart Mill c. James Stewart d. Legal paternalism b. Power of attorney c. The defense principle d. Natural danger theory 11. What is another name for a good argument? a. A solid argument b. A sound argument c. A just argument d. A winning argument 12. What are the two basic types of virtue, according to Aristotle? a. Moral and practical b. Intellectual and moral c. Practical and intellectual d. Theoretical and moral ©2018 Achieve Page 90 of 116