Self Quiz Chapter 1: Morals and Values

. Things with intrinsic value acquire their value by their dependence on one or more

. Things with instrumental value can obtain their value by their dependence on one or more

. The claim "You ought to go to your doctor at least once a year for a checkup" is best considered a _______ claim.

. What is and what ought to be are

. Pleasure, happiness, life, and love are often cited as examples of _______ values.

. Which of the following sorts of claims are normative?

. "You should normally file your federal taxes on April 15" is a

. A claim of etiquette might be a value claim but it can never be a prescriptive claim.

. A claim that holds for someone must also apply to them.

. It is likely that there are only instrumental values, with no value being intrinsic.

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