Chapter 13 Self Quiz

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. The term “maxim” in Kant refers to

the principle underlying a decision to act in a particular way. correct incorrect

the intended effect of a particular action. correct incorrect

the inclination to act in a certain way. correct incorrect

the highest level of moral virtue. correct incorrect

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. Why am I not necessarily acting immorally when I use a bank teller to cash my paycheck?

because the teller can consent in principle to being used in this way correct incorrect

because the categorical imperative does not apply to business transactions correct incorrect

because I can give some of the money to a worthy cause correct incorrect

because I might need the money to survive correct incorrect

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. The Formula of the End in Itself requires that one must

treat all sentient beings as ends in themselves. correct incorrect

never cause pain to a rational agent. correct incorrect

treat all rational agents as ends in themselves. correct incorrect

always treat humanity as a means to promote the best end. correct incorrect

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. O’Neill finds the requirements of Kant’s moral theory to be excessively demanding.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. To avoid doing wrong, Kant thinks we should act to promote the happiness of as many people as possible.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. According to O’Neill, to treat another rational agent as a mere means is wrong unless doing so is required to treat other rational agents as ends in themselves.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect