Philosophy

Philosophy Study Guide

8.12 Chapter Eight Practice Exam 1. What term refers to the study of values that govern our moral character and our relationships with other people, including right and wrong, good and bad, fair and unfair, and responsible and irresponsible? a. Natural law ethics b. Ethics c. Divine command theory d. Ethical egoism 2. What term refers to the view that all moral values are relative to the individual or specific culture? a. Descriptive ethics b. Ethical subjectivism c. Cultural relativism d. Ethical relativism 3. What term refers to the view that cultural norms determine what is ethically right and wrong? a. Morals b. Ethics c. Cultural relativism d. Ethical subjectivism 4. Which philosopher believed that altruism encourages people to not pursue their own self- interest, which should be the highest virtuous motivation and to act in one’s self-interest implies a responsibility to act rationally? a. Rand b. Benedict c. Coles d. Rachels 5. Which term refers to the view that we act morally when we pursue of own self-interest? a. Ethical absolutism b. Ethical egoism c. Morals d. Values

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