Chapter 11 Self Quiz

. Foot argues that moral judgments are made on the basis of

attitude.

reason.

the heart’s desire.

self-preservation.

. To possess a given virtue is to

always act on the appropriate principle.

always succeed in achieving one’s ends in a given domain.

recognize certain considerations as powerful reasons for acting.

know what one must do avoid pain.

. A noncognivitist claims that one’s reasons are dependent on one’s

feelings.

desires.

passions.

all of the above

. Foot and noncognitivists disagree primarily on

the meaning of moral virtue.

the possibility of moral virtue.

whether having a reason to act depends ultimately on feelings.

whether having moral virtue depends ultimately on luck.

. Foot claims that moral judgments have an essential conative element.

True

False

. Practical rationality is closely related to moral goodness.

True

False

. Foot would agree that only powerful feelings can motivate one to overcome addiction.

True

False

. Foot claims that the fact that people take care of their own futures requires an explanation.

True

False

. To be virtuous one must recognizing a particular consideration as a reason for action and act on that reason.

True

False

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