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20 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 "Capital punishment is morally wrong because it turns all the state's citizens into killers." To which theory of eth... ics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?  Kantian deontology  Virtue-based ethics  Utilitarianism  Conventionalism CONCEPT Case Study: Capital Punishment 2 Which of the following statements is true of ethics?  Ethics is not subject to the same level of rigor as other philosophical pursuits.  Objectivity is vital to ethical thought.  Ethical principles are just personal opinions.  Ethical behavior has little to do with interpersonal interaction. CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophical Ethics 3 Which of the following statements supports egoism?  The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.  A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals.  A society is more just if it enforces laws for the benefit of everyone.  Ethical standards are easily upheld when they benefit others. CONCEPT Support for Egoism 4 Which of the following scenarios would be impermissible for an egoist?  Keith gives up the comfort of home to realize his dream of playing in the NBA.  Krysta has some time to kill, so she sits in the mall and watches people go by.  Katie picks up litter on the street because she wants to live in a clean neighborhood.  Kevin works late, even though he doesn't get paid and has nothing to gain from it. CONCEPT Commitments of Egoism 5 Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?  Divine command theory states that what is religious is inherently good and what isn't is bad. [Show More]

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