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- 1. Multiple Choice
Virtue Ethics was created by which philosophers?
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
Immanuel Cant
- 2. Multiple Choice
Aristotle had a strong influence on what philosopher?
Aquinas
Socrates
Plato
- 3. Multiple Choice
The two works of Aristotle which specifically concern morality are:
Beginning and End
Happiness and Virtue
Eudemian Ethics and Nicomachean Ethics
Eudaimonistic and Aretoic
- 4. Multiple Choice
Telos means...
Happiness
Virtue
Purpose/ end
Rule
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An object is 'good' if it...
performs its function
exists
breaks after ten years
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TRUE OR FALSE: A virtue of an object is a quality which allows it to fulfill its telos
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Aristotle thought the telos of human beings was to live well. To do this, we must...
do as God commands
follow rules
become virtuous
always put others first
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is eudaimonia?
The "final end", the summum bonum (greatest good) for a person.
Fulfilling one's duty.
When someone is utilizing their skills.
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What does eudaimonia mean?
Evil
Flourishing
Being a good person
Purpose
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When is Eudaimonia achieved?
In the afterlife
After a lifetime of virtue
When you become a saint
When you are loving in all situations
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is Virtue Ethics?
The ethical theory that someone is morally good if he/she has a virtuous character
The ethical theory that the best choice in any situation is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people
The ethical theory that actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules
The ethical theory that society is based on an agreement that gives certain rights to all people and sees everyone transfer some rights to one person (who uses those rights to uphold justice)
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is Deontology?
The ethical theory that someone is morally good if he/she has a virtuous character
The ethical theory that the best choice in any situation is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people
The ethical theory that actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules
The ethical theory that society is based on an agreement that gives certain rights to all people and sees everyone transfer some rights to one person (who uses those rights to uphold justice)
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is Utilitarianism?
The ethical theory that someone is morally good if he/she has a virtuous character
The ethical theory that the best choice in any situation is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people
The ethical theory that actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules
The ethical theory that society is based on an agreement that gives certain rights to all people and sees everyone transfer some rights to one person (who uses those rights to uphold justice)
- 14. Multiple Choice
Is virtue ethics ...
Deontological
Teleological
- 15. Multiple Choice
Virtue Ethics focuses on the _____________ of the individual
Action
Experience
Mind
Character
- 16. Multiple Choice
Working out the right action through reasoning or experience.
Personalism
Practical wisdom
Natural Moral Law
- 17. Multiple Choice
Phronesis means...
Theoretical wisdom
Practical wisdom
Virtue
Following rules
- 18. Fill in the Blank
Virtue Ethics is ..... ....... this means that we have to focus on the character of the person rather than their actions
- 19. Multiple Choice
If you are a virtuous person, you will always....
make the right moral decision.
have a lot of friends.
be very successful.
be able to publish a Philosophy book.
- 20. Fill in the Blank
Instead of telling you how to act in a situation, Virtue Ethics focuses on the kind of ...... you are.
- 21. Multiple Choice
How did Aristotle say that we can become virtuous people?
By doing the most loving thing.
By studying philosophy.
By training our minds through meditation.
By following the example of virtuous people.
- 22. Multiple Choice
The three central parts of virtue ethics are...
Virtue, rules and flourishing
Virtue, practical wisdom and flourishing
Arete, Virtue and excellence
Eudaimonia, rules and happiness
- 23. Multiple Choice
How is character developed, according to Aristotle?
When a person follows the rules
When a person calculates all the possible consequences of an action and makes a decision based on the best outcome
When a person makes virtues into habits
- 24. Fill in the Blank
The greek word for virtue or excellence is .....
- 25. Multiple Choice
"Arete" means...
excellence.
virtue.
skill.
- 26. Multiple Choice
TRUE OR FALSE: Being virtuous is a skill that can be developed.
True
False
- 27. Fill in the Blank
Being ____ means doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, in the right amount, towards the right people.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Virtue is the ________ between two extremes.
Answer
Difference
Sum
Golden Mean
- 29. Multiple Choice
What are the two extremes that virtues are generally the average of?
Deficiency and Proficient
Proficient and Excess
Deficiency and Excess
Omniscient and Proficient
- 30. Multiple Choice
A vice of excess is...
Too much of a virtue
Too little of a virtue
- 31. Multiple Choice
A vice of deficiency is...
Too much of a virtue
Too little of a virtue
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a deficient vice of bravery?
Rash
Unfriendly
Cowardly
Modesty
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an excessive vice of friendly?
Flattering
Patronizing
Envious
Boastful
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Which one below is a deficiency of modesty?
Pride
Egoism
Poor self esteem
Jealous
- 35. Multiple Choice
What is the 'vice' (too little) of Ambition?
Fear
Laziness
Moodiness
Too talkative
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a modern day virtue ethicist?
Hare
Ayer
Foot
Russll
- 37. Multiple Choice
What did Anscombe observe about the world?
Prudence is the most important of all the virtues
ethical codes are inconsistent and God has been abondoned
Better laws are the only way forward
God must be the answer to all moral codes
- 38. Multiple Choice
Anscombe's virtue ethics....
Other ethical theories are of little value as they are time consuming and overly complicated looking at ethics that were unrelated to the vast majority of people (abortion, euthanasia, etc.)
Good persons do good deeds, but good deeds do not necessarily make good persons
Virtues must produce good actions. (Virtues must be applied in the correct situations)
- 39. Multiple Choice
MacIntyres's virtue ethics....
Other ethical theories are of little value as they are time consuming and overly complicated looking at ethics that were unrelated to the vast majority of people (abortion, euthanasia, etc.)
Good persons do good deeds, but good deeds do not necessarily make good persons
Virtues must produce good actions. (Virtues must be applied in the correct situations)
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of these could be an objection to Aristotle?
Achieving eudaimonia is only possible if you dedicate your life to theoretical reasoning.
The "mean" may not be the same for everyone.
Virtues can clash.
- 41. Multiple Choice
Select the strengths of Virtue Ethics.
Can be used by both secular and religious people.
The virtues valued by Aristotle are mainly masculine ones such as bravery and honour.
Different cultures have different values.
Simple system based on universal well-being for the individual and community.
The emphasis on being rather than doing places more emphasis on personal development rather than the effect that a person's actions will have on others.
- 42. Multiple Choice
Select all the weaknesses of Virtue Ethics.
How do we know which virtue is more virtuous than others?
The Golden Mean isn't easy to apply to all virtues.
It is a simple system based on universal well-being for the individual and community.
Aristotle gives no guidance in situations where virtues conflict.
Different cultures have different values.
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