Question

25. The minimum conception of morality states that, at the very least, the effort to guide one's conduct by emotion--that is, to what there are the best feelings for doing--while giving equal weight to the interests of each individual affected by one's action.

True

False

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QUESTION 26

In all likelihood, John Stuart Mill would have support the argument for euthanasia based on utilitarianism.

True

False

2.5 points   

QUESTION 27

Moral consequences are important to Kant, but not Bentham.

True

False

2.5 points   

QUESTION 28

Ethical subjectivism says that morality is based on universal moral code.

True

False

2.5 points   

QUESTION 29

Virtue ethics says that moral character can determine ethical questions.

True

False

2.5 points   

QUESTION 30

An argument for the legalization of marijuana cannot be made using utilitarianism.

True

False

Answer 1

25. The answer is False. This is because the minimum conception of morality states that reason and rationality are the guide to one’s conduct, not emotion or feelings.

26. The answer is True. This is because John Stuart Mill presented and considered various arguments in favour of utilitarianism and would thus be likely to also offer support to euthanasia on such basis.

27. The answer is False. Moral consequences are important to both Kant and Bentham.

28. The answer is False. Ethical subjectivism stands in sharp contrast to moral realism, which says that morality is based on universal moral code.

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