Deontology Vs Utilitarianism
QUIZ ON MORAL PHILOSOPHY
1. Which moral theory includes the “interests” of sentient animals (other than humans) into the moral landscape as having rights which do not simply depend on what humans assign them? Aristotle Virtue Ethics.
2. In the video on Deontology, what example does Kant use to illustrate a negative duty (which is perfect) and which cannot be modified to suit the situation.
“Do not lie” was Kants example, it is something that you are prohibited from doing.
3. Virtue Ethics is often criticized for being relativistic and depending on what a culture believes is virtuous. What theory in Virtue Ethics answers this criticism? The Theory of the mean.
4. From your reading in the book in Section 6, explain what the term “project” means …show more content…
This relates to the tension between Deontology and Utilitarianism because both have not approached the general level of acceptance in moral philosophy.
5. From the reading in the book in Section 6, how does rule utilitarianism answer the problem of “hanging the innocent man”? The rule of utilitarianism answers the people because act utilitarianism comes into action. A moral decision to maximize the best outcome of all persons are considerable verse one man.
6. Explain the nature of the “practical problem” with virtue ethics that was outlined both in the video and in Section 6. (hint: the source of this problem is called the Milgram Experiments). As a moral theory, virtue ethics doesn’t appears to be getting the job done. A true virtues character is not being showed in enough numbers.
7. In a Kantian world would a high end “call girl service” (in which no one was forced into this profession) be considered “immoral”? Yes or No. Yes, in a Kantian world sexual activity with a “call girl service” is considered “immoral” because sexual activity that doesn’t hold the purpose of creating a life is considered immoral.
8. Would torture be banned in a Kantian world?
1. Which moral theory includes the “interests” of sentient animals (other than humans) into the moral landscape as having rights which do not simply depend on what humans assign them? Aristotle Virtue Ethics.
2. In the video on Deontology, what example does Kant use to illustrate a negative duty (which is perfect) and which cannot be modified to suit the situation.
“Do not lie” was Kants example, it is something that you are prohibited from doing.
3. Virtue Ethics is often criticized for being relativistic and depending on what a culture believes is virtuous. What theory in Virtue Ethics answers this criticism? The Theory of the mean.
4. From your reading in the book in Section 6, explain what the term “project” means …show more content…
This relates to the tension between Deontology and Utilitarianism because both have not approached the general level of acceptance in moral philosophy.
5. From the reading in the book in Section 6, how does rule utilitarianism answer the problem of “hanging the innocent man”? The rule of utilitarianism answers the people because act utilitarianism comes into action. A moral decision to maximize the best outcome of all persons are considerable verse one man.
6. Explain the nature of the “practical problem” with virtue ethics that was outlined both in the video and in Section 6. (hint: the source of this problem is called the Milgram Experiments). As a moral theory, virtue ethics doesn’t appears to be getting the job done. A true virtues character is not being showed in enough numbers.
7. In a Kantian world would a high end “call girl service” (in which no one was forced into this profession) be considered “immoral”? Yes or No. Yes, in a Kantian world sexual activity with a “call girl service” is considered “immoral” because sexual activity that doesn’t hold the purpose of creating a life is considered immoral.
8. Would torture be banned in a Kantian world?