Question 1

Utilitarianism does not mean "the greatest good of the greatest number" because

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A)   it is impossible to calculate "the greatest good."
B)   it focuses solely on "the greatest good" and pays no attention to how "the good" is distributed.
C)   some people have no moral worth.
D)   it is impossible to maximize "the good" without ruining the environment.
E)   All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A right that another can guarantee by leaving you alone to exercise the right is called

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A)   a positive right.
B)   a negative right.
C)   an absolute right.
D)   a limited right.
E)   a proverbial right.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is an argument in favor of the divine command theory?

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A)   The divine command theory is not based on reason.
B)   It is fallacious to equate "the good" with "God."
C)   God is all-knowing.
D)   Some moral problems are not addressed directly in scripture.
E)   The Bible has contradictory moral teachings.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

According to Aristotle, deriving pleasure from a virtuous act is a sign that you

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A)   have developed the virtue.
B)   have not yet developed the virtue.
C)   are egotistical.
D)   are hedonistic.
E)   have not done enough good deeds lately.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

According to Kant, our sense of "ought to" is called

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A)   necessity.
B)   insecurity.
C)   paranoia.
D)   love.
E)   dutifulness.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Utilitarianism is an example of

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A)   a consequentialist theory.
B)   the social contract theory.
C)   a non-consequentialist theory.
D)   a practical implementation of the divine command theory.
E)   a relativistic theory.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

An association of people organized under a system of rules designed to advance the good of its members over time is called a

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A)   business.
B)   constitution.
C)   government.
D)   monopoly.
E)   society.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

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