Unit two part 2
1. Ethical egoism is a normative theory, meaning it:
a) Describes how people actually behave.
b) Prescribes how people ought to behave.
c) Explains the psychological motivations behind human actions.
d) Analyzes the historical development of moral principles.
2. Which of the following statements best reflects the principle of ethical egoism?
a) Individuals have a moral duty to always help others.
b) Individuals should prioritize their own self-interest above all else.
c) Happiness is the ultimate goal of all human actions.
d) Moral actions are those that conform to societal norms.
3. According to ethical egoism, the Good Samaritan's actions were:
a) Admirable and morally praiseworthy.
b) Foolish and against his own self-interest.
c) Motivated by a desire for social recognition.
d) In line with the principles of utilitarianism.
4. The "twisted" version of the Golden Rule according to ethical egoism is:
a) Treat others as you would want them to treat you.
b) Do unto others before they do unto you.
c) Always prioritize your own needs and desires.
d) Seek revenge on those who have wronged you.
5. The main argument for ethical egoism is based on:
a) Religious teachings.
b) Logical reasoning.
c) Human psychology.
d) Societal expectations.
6. Psychological egoism claims that:
a) People are inherently altruistic and always seek to help others.
b) People are capable of acting both selfishly and selflessly.
c) People are always motivated by their own self-interest.
d) People's actions are primarily driven by a sense of duty.
7. The statement "one cannot logically infer an ethical conclusion from a psychological premise" means:
a) Psychological facts can never be used to support ethical claims.
b) Ethical theories must be based on reason and logic, not on observations of human behavior.
c) It is impossible to determine whether an action is right or wrong based on its consequences.
d) There is no connection between human psychology and ethical principles.
8. Ethical egoism suggests that helping others is:
a) Always wrong, as it goes against self-interest.
b) Acceptable if it ultimately benefits oneself.
c) A moral duty that everyone should fulfill.
d) Only permissible if it leads to personal happiness.
9. A key difference between ethical egoism and utilitarianism is that:
a) Ethical egoism prioritizes individual happiness, while utilitarianism focuses on the common good.
b) Ethical egoism is a deontological theory, while utilitarianism is a teleological theory.
c) Ethical egoism promotes self-sacrifice, while utilitarianism encourages self-interest.
d) Ethical egoism is based on religious principles, while utilitarianism relies on reason and logic.
10. Critics of psychological egoism argue that:
a) People are always motivated by a sense of duty and obligation.
b) People are capable of acting altruistically and selflessly.
c) Self-interest is the only true motivator of human behavior.
d) Psychological egoism is a dangerous and immoral theory
1. Ethical egoism is a normative theory, meaning it:
a) Describes how people actually behave.
b) Prescribes how people ought to behave.
c) Explains the psychological motivations behind human actions.
d) Analyzes the historical development of moral principles.
2. Which of the following statements best reflects the principle of ethical egoism?
a) Individuals have a moral duty to always help others.
b) Individuals should prioritize their own self-interest above all else.
c) Happiness is the ultimate goal of all human actions.
d) Moral actions are those that conform to societal norms.
3. According to ethical egoism, the Good Samaritan's actions were:
a) Admirable and morally praiseworthy.
b) Foolish and against his own self-interest.
c) Motivated by a desire for social recognition.
d) In line with the principles of utilitarianism.
4. The "twisted" version of the Golden Rule according to ethical egoism is:
a) Treat others as you would want them to treat you.
b) Do unto others before they do unto you.
c) Always prioritize your own needs and desires.
d) Seek revenge on those who have wronged you.
5. The main argument for ethical egoism is based on:
a) Religious teachings.
b) Logical reasoning.
c) Human psychology.
d) Societal expectations.
6. Psychological egoism claims that:
a) People are inherently altruistic and always seek to help others.
b) People are capable of acting both selfishly and selflessly.
c) People are always motivated by their own self-interest.
d) People's actions are primarily driven by a sense of duty.
7. The statement "one cannot logically infer an ethical conclusion from a psychological premise" means:
a) Psychological facts can never be used to support ethical claims.
b) Ethical theories must be based on reason and logic, not on observations of human behavior.
c) It is impossible to determine whether an action is right or wrong based on its consequences.
d) There is no connection between human psychology and ethical principles.
8. Ethical egoism suggests that helping others is:
a) Always wrong, as it goes against self-interest.
b) Acceptable if it ultimately benefits oneself.
c) A moral duty that everyone should fulfill.
d) Only permissible if it leads to personal happiness.
9. A key difference between ethical egoism and utilitarianism is that:
a) Ethical egoism prioritizes individual happiness, while utilitarianism focuses on the common good.
b) Ethical egoism is a deontological theory, while utilitarianism is a teleological theory.
c) Ethical egoism promotes self-sacrifice, while utilitarianism encourages self-interest.
d) Ethical egoism is based on religious principles, while utilitarianism relies on reason and logic.
10. Critics of psychological egoism argue that:
a) People are always motivated by a sense of duty and obligation.
b) People are capable of acting altruistically and selflessly.
c) Self-interest is the only true motivator of human behavior.
d) Psychological egoism is a dangerous and immoral theory
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Answer
1. b) Prescribes how people ought to behave.
2. b) Individuals should prioritize their own self-interest above all else.
3. b) Foolish and against his own self-interest.
4. b) Do unto others before they do unto you.
5. c) Human psychology.
6. c) People are always motivated by their own self-interest.
7. b) Ethical theories must be based on reason and logic, not on observations of human behavior.
8. b) Acceptable if it ultimately benefits oneself.
9. a) Ethical egoism prioritizes individual happiness, while utilitarianism focuses on the common good.
10. b) People are capable of acting altruistically and selflessly.
1. b) Prescribes how people ought to behave.
2. b) Individuals should prioritize their own self-interest above all else.
3. b) Foolish and against his own self-interest.
4. b) Do unto others before they do unto you.
5. c) Human psychology.
6. c) People are always motivated by their own self-interest.
7. b) Ethical theories must be based on reason and logic, not on observations of human behavior.
8. b) Acceptable if it ultimately benefits oneself.
9. a) Ethical egoism prioritizes individual happiness, while utilitarianism focuses on the common good.
10. b) People are capable of acting altruistically and selflessly.
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