 |
| 1 | |
The theory of moral obligation is known as: |
| | A) | deontology |
| | B) | psychological egoism |
| | C) | categorical imperative |
| | D) | none of the above |
|
|
|
| 2 | |
According to Kant, it is not sufficient for one to perform a 'good' act, it also requires _______________for the act to be a moral act. |
| | A) | solid concentration |
| | B) | infallible action |
| | C) | honest respect |
| | D) | unquestionable honesty |
|
|
|
| 3 | |
According to Kant, the only morally correct reason for doing something is: |
| | A) | because the actor can get caught |
| | B) | because the actor likes the presumed victim |
| | C) | because it is the right thing to do |
| | D) | none of the above |
|
|
|
| 4 | |
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a categorical imperative? |
| | A) | it is not dependent on anyone's desire to make it an imperative |
| | B) | is binding on all situations |
| | C) | it is binding on only certain persons |
| | D) | it is not absolute |
|
|
|
| 5 | |
Your nearest duty depends on who you are and where you are. If you are an adult, which of the following would NOT illustrate your nearest duty? |
| | A) | raising your child |
| | B) | providing shelter for your family |
| | C) | enlisting in the armed forces |
| | D) | having the newest fashion in tennis shoes |
|
|
|
| 6 | |
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Kant's categorical imperative? |
| | A) | exceptions do exist for specific circumstances |
| | B) | an assumption is made that there is a moral conflict between duty and inclination |
| | C) | the true definition of "rational" is really not concrete |
| | D) | there are ways to get around a difficult situation |
|
|
|
| 7 | |
Kant believed there was only one thing that determined one's standing in the moral universe, this was: |
| | A) | desire to show kindness |
| | B) | honesty |
| | C) | integrity |
| | D) | ability to reason |
|
|
|
| 8 | |
Kant would see the exploitation of children as immoral because: |
| | A) | he firmly believed that a person should not use another person as a tool |
| | B) | he believed children needed to lead normal childhoods |
| | C) | he firmly believed children would become respected adults if they were respected as children |
| | D) | none of the above |
|
|
|
| 9 | |
Kant's moral autonomy refers to: |
| | A) | following the direction of our social leaders |
| | B) | deciding for ourselves if we should do something or not |
| | C) | an other version of categorical imperative |
| | D) | all of the above |
|
|
|
| 10 | |
In the narrative, "the Insider", Wigand is subpoenaed to testify at a trial in Mississippi about the addictive properties of nicotine, in contra to the contract he held with his former employer, a tobacco giant. According to Kant, this would be ______________________ of categorical imperative. |
| | A) | a conflict between duty and inclination |
| | B) | a loophole |
| | C) | the consequences |
| | D) | the rationality |
|
|
.