1
Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics.
Select the example related to law.
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Beth approves of same-sex marriage, but her mother says it is a sin.
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Kendra neglects to RSVP to an invitation to a close friend's small wedding.
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Don masks his income to avoid paying income taxes for twenty years.
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Grandpa always chews with his mouth open at family gatherings.
2
Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism?
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Moral truths are universal.
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Moral truths differ from culture to culture.
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Moral truths differ from person to person.
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Moral truths do not exist.
3
Judy owns a bookstore/cafe that has always done pretty well. However, a new competitor recently opened a block away, and Judy's business has decreased.
Which of the following decisions would likely constitute an impermissible action on Judy's part?
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Judy buys stock in the competitor's business until she's the majority shareholder.
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Judy invents a distasteful rumor about her competitor and tells it to her customers.
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Judy writes a letter to her competitors asking why they opened their store so close to hers.
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Judy launches a marketing campaign focused on her business' benefit to the local community.
4
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
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Philosophy improves critical thinking skills.
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Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths.
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Philosophy makes everyone's opinion equal.
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Philosophy more easily explains social problems.
5
Susan is studying the morality of taking terminally ill patients off life support. After thorough research and consideration of many different views, she argues that doctors have a moral obligation to use whatever means are available to preserve a patient's life.
Which step of philosophical inquiry has Susan done?
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Identify positions on the question
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Specify your question
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Advance a thesis and justification
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Evaluate positions
6
What is the goal of philosophy?
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To persuade others
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To pursue truth
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To gain self-knowledge
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To justify beliefs
7
Russ plays the bassoon. Most bassoon players can easily learn the saxophone. It's therefore likely that Russ could easily learn the saxophone.
Which type of argument is this?
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Weak inductive
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Invalid deductive
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Strong inductive
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Valid deductive
8
Which of the following is a deductive argument?
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Helen was seen exiting the alley after a robbery had taken place. It follows that Helen committed the robbery.
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Every time I've visited the farmer's market, I've found heirloom tomatoes. So, this week when I go to the farmer's market, I will find heirloom tomatoes.
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It has snowed on my birthday every year since I was born. Therefore, it will snow on my birthday this year.
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Traffic is very heavy today. When traffic is heavy, I take the bus to work. I will take the bus to work today.
9
Which of the following considerations is ethically relevant to a person who's buying a new car?
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Will driving this car make people think I'm having a midlife crisis?
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Can I afford a new car, or do I have to buy used?
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Does a convertible make sense in my city's climate zone?
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Will this car keep my family and me safe on the road?
10
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
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Ethical behavior is restricted to professional contexts.
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The goal of ethics is to justify your own behavior.
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The good and the bad are always self-evident.
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Ethics is concerned with right and wrong.
11
Which of the following is a philosophical question?
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What is the best system of morality?
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What time does the movie start on Friday?
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Will you continue with your college education?
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How many people are religious?
12
Consider the following argument:
(1) Mortgage rates are at an all time low. (2) It is therefore a good time to buy a home. (3) Also, property values have been increasing over the last five years, and (4) a number of new homes in my neighborhood are for sale.
Which of the four numbered statements is the conclusion?
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1
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4
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3
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2
13
Which of the following is an argument?
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If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir.
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I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.
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Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.
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Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason.
14
Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10 believe they have such a duty.
Which branch of ethics do the results of Jerome's survey represent?
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Normative ethics
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Metaethics
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Descriptive ethics
15
An argument is valid, and its premises are true.
Which of the following terms best describes the argument?
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Cogent
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Sound
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Uncogent
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Unsound
Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics.
Select the example related to law.
•
Beth approves of same-sex marriage, but her mother says it is a sin.
•
Kendra neglects to RSVP to an invitation to a close friend's small wedding.
•
Don masks his income to avoid paying income taxes for twenty years.
•
Grandpa always chews with his mouth open at family gatherings.
2
Which of the following statements reflects conventionalism?
•
Moral truths are universal.
•
Moral truths differ from culture to culture.
•
Moral truths differ from person to person.
•
Moral truths do not exist.
3
Judy owns a bookstore/cafe that has always done pretty well. However, a new competitor recently opened a block away, and Judy's business has decreased.
Which of the following decisions would likely constitute an impermissible action on Judy's part?
•
Judy buys stock in the competitor's business until she's the majority shareholder.
•
Judy invents a distasteful rumor about her competitor and tells it to her customers.
•
Judy writes a letter to her competitors asking why they opened their store so close to hers.
•
Judy launches a marketing campaign focused on her business' benefit to the local community.
4
Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
•
Philosophy improves critical thinking skills.
•
Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths.
•
Philosophy makes everyone's opinion equal.
•
Philosophy more easily explains social problems.
5
Susan is studying the morality of taking terminally ill patients off life support. After thorough research and consideration of many different views, she argues that doctors have a moral obligation to use whatever means are available to preserve a patient's life.
Which step of philosophical inquiry has Susan done?
•
Identify positions on the question
•
Specify your question
•
Advance a thesis and justification
•
Evaluate positions
6
What is the goal of philosophy?
•
To persuade others
•
To pursue truth
•
To gain self-knowledge
•
To justify beliefs
7
Russ plays the bassoon. Most bassoon players can easily learn the saxophone. It's therefore likely that Russ could easily learn the saxophone.
Which type of argument is this?
•
Weak inductive
•
Invalid deductive
•
Strong inductive
•
Valid deductive
8
Which of the following is a deductive argument?
•
Helen was seen exiting the alley after a robbery had taken place. It follows that Helen committed the robbery.
•
Every time I've visited the farmer's market, I've found heirloom tomatoes. So, this week when I go to the farmer's market, I will find heirloom tomatoes.
•
It has snowed on my birthday every year since I was born. Therefore, it will snow on my birthday this year.
•
Traffic is very heavy today. When traffic is heavy, I take the bus to work. I will take the bus to work today.
9
Which of the following considerations is ethically relevant to a person who's buying a new car?
•
Will driving this car make people think I'm having a midlife crisis?
•
Can I afford a new car, or do I have to buy used?
•
Does a convertible make sense in my city's climate zone?
•
Will this car keep my family and me safe on the road?
10
Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
•
Ethical behavior is restricted to professional contexts.
•
The goal of ethics is to justify your own behavior.
•
The good and the bad are always self-evident.
•
Ethics is concerned with right and wrong.
11
Which of the following is a philosophical question?
•
What is the best system of morality?
•
What time does the movie start on Friday?
•
Will you continue with your college education?
•
How many people are religious?
12
Consider the following argument:
(1) Mortgage rates are at an all time low. (2) It is therefore a good time to buy a home. (3) Also, property values have been increasing over the last five years, and (4) a number of new homes in my neighborhood are for sale.
Which of the four numbered statements is the conclusion?
•
1
•
4
•
3
•
2
13
Which of the following is an argument?
•
If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir.
•
I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.
•
Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.
•
Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason.
14
Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10 believe they have such a duty.
Which branch of ethics do the results of Jerome's survey represent?
•
Normative ethics
•
Metaethics
•
Descriptive ethics
15
An argument is valid, and its premises are true.
Which of the following terms best describes the argument?
•
Cogent
•
Sound
•
Uncogent
•
Unsound
