Sophia Intro to Ethics Unit Final Milestone (A Graded) Latest Questions and Complete Solutions

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3/14/2021 Sophia :: Welcome https://www.sophia.org/spcc/introduction-to-ethics-2/milestone_take_feedbacks/8257362 1/12 MILESTONE Score 20/25 You passed this Milestone 20 questions were answered c... orrectly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 According to Kantian deontology, which of the following would make an act impermissible? My intention is bad. My own needs are not met. The act is illegal. There is a negative outcome. CONCEPT Commitments of Kantian Deontology 2 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? 3/14/2021 Sophia :: Welcome https://www.sophia.org/spcc/introduction-to-ethics-2/milestone_take_feedbacks/8257362 2/12 2 1 3 4 CONCEPT Premises and Conclusions 3 Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory? Utilitarianism is objectivist because all people should consider their own happiness first. Utilitarianism is objectivist because although people might act in different ways, they all have one goal: to maximize utility. Utilitarianism is relative because the good is proportionate to the individual’s intention. Utilitarianism is relative because what is best for the individual may differ from societal norms. CONCEPT Utilitarianism 4 Which of the following scenarios would be neutral for an egoist? Leah has a hard time deciding between the University of Minnesota and Notre Dame, but she picks Notre Dame in the end. Larry refuses to participate in his neighborhood watch because it takes too much of his time and energy. 3/14/2021 Sophia :: Welcome https://www.sophia.org/spcc/introduction-to-ethics-2/milestone_take_feedbacks/8257362 3/12 Lamar lies about having done his homework so that he won't get in trouble with his parents. Luna joins the armed forces so she can give something back to her nation and guarantee a future for her society. CONCEPT Commitments of Egoism 5 Which action, while seemingly good, may reveal a vice rather than a virtue? Glenn shows up for work every day, even when he's had trouble sleeping the night before. Carol gives a homeless man $10 to move away from her office building. Sasha cooperates with a colleague she does not like to complete an important project. Abraham does not like classical music, but he still takes his mother to the symphony. [Show More]

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