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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Ethical Values
Virtue Ethics

True False Quiz



1

Whereas utilitarianism and Kant's ethics of duty concentrate largely on the ethics of conduct, virtue ethics focuses on the ethics of character.
A)True
B)False
2

While virtue theorists treat virtue as having instrumental value, utilitarians and Kantians treat it as having intrinsic value.
A)True
B)False
3

According to Aristotle, we acquire moral virtues by practicing them.
A)True
B)False
4

It's fair to say that whereas for Aristotle ethics is a matter of reason alone, for Kant it's largely a matter of the integration of reason and emotion.
A)True
B)False
5

Aristotle's doctrine of the mean implies that there is a certain intermediate degree of courage that is appropriate for all people regardless of their particular circumstances.
A)True
B)False








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