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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Ethical Values
Kantian Ethics
Multiple Choice
1
Kantian ethics not an example of which one of the following?
A)
ethical absolutism
B)
ethical relativism
C)
a theory of normative ethics
D)
ethical objectivism
2
Which of the statements below adequately characterizes the claim "If you want to get good grades, then you should study for your exams"?
A)
This is a disjunctive imperative.
B)
This is a hypocritical imperative.
C)
This is a hypothetical imperative.
D)
This is a categorical imperative.
3
According to Kant, an action-guiding principle is universalizable just in case
A)
throughout history most people have agreed with it
B)
it's possible for everyone to act on it and we can rationally will that everyone act upon it
C)
the best consequences would result from everyone following it
D)
all of the above
4
Kant views a person as
A)
a being with only conditional worth, depending on her capacity to serve others
B)
a being with absolute intrinsic worth and dignity requiring respect
C)
a being with instrumental value to be factored into calculations of overall happiness
D)
a thing to be used like everything else as a means for achieving the greatest common good
5
One philosopher particularly known for emphasizing prima facie duties is
A)
Bentham
B)
Kant
C)
W. D. Ross
D)
Ayn Rand
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