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1/18/14 6:07 PM
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1/18/14 7:03 PM
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60 out of 75 points
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56 minutes out of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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This quiz consist of 15 multiple choice questions and covers the material in Chapter 1. Be sure you are in Chapter 1 when you take the quiz.
Question 1
5 out of 5 points

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards?
Answer

Selected Answer: moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest
Correct Answer: moral standards take priority over other standards, including self-interest

Question 2
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Correct Answer: the revision and modification of arguments.

Question 10
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The following is a logical fact.
Answer

Selected Answer: A sound argument may have a false premise.
Correct Answer: All sound arguments are valid arguments.

Question 11
5 out of 5 points

How did Aristotle view morality?
Answer

Selected Answer: It's necessary for us to try to be virtuous or excellent human beings.
Correct Answer: It's necessary for us to try to be virtuous or excellent human beings.

Question 12
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A proper perspective of religion and morality is
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Selected Answer: only religion can tell us what is right and wrong
Correct Answer: it's not true that morality must be based on religion

Question 13
5 out of 5 points

The divine command theory implies that
Answer

Selected Answer: stealing is wrong only because God commands us not to steal.
Correct Answer: stealing is wrong only because God commands us not to steal.

Question 14
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Ethical relativism supports the theory
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