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Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments, 2/e
Theodore Schick, Muhlenberg College
Lewis Vaughn

The Problem of Relativism and Morality
Much Obliged: Duty Makes Right

Multiple Choice



1

According to Kant, right actions are
A)universalizable and reversible.
B)utilitarian.
C)egocentric.
D)relative.
2

The second formulation of the categorical imperative tells us to always treat people as ends in themselves and never as
A)imperfect duties.
B)moral agents.
C)a universalizable agent.
D)a means to an end.
3

Ross's moral theory is concerned with
A)the common good and individual rights.
B)distribution of society's goods.
C)maximizing happiness.
D)economic and social justice.
4

Rawls's key moral principles include
A)the principle of equal liberty.
B)the principle of fair equality of opportunity.
C)the principle of difference.
D)all of the above.
5

According to the ethics of care we have a duty to care for those who
A)would not care for us.
B)have cared for us.
C)expect care from us.
D)are uncaring.