Chapter 44 Self Quiz

. Jamieson describes our current moral value system as assuming that harms

and their causes are individual.

can easily be identified.

are local in space.

All of the above

. Jamieson believes that human-caused global climate change strains our current moral paradigm because

traditional moral norms disregard the special value of the environment.

we suddenly face the prospect of not knowing how to assign responsibility.

the old paradigm is entirely human-centered.

responding to climate change requires scientific knowledge ignored by the old moral system.

. Jamieson argues that a suitable ethic for the new era of global climate change will emphasize

utilitarian regard for the general welfare.

virtues such as ambition, creativity, and innovation.

Kantian regard for human dignity.

virtues such as humility, courage, and moderation.

. Jamieson claims that the focus on economic models and calculating probable outcomes has

de-emphasized the ethical importance of character.

institutionalized hypocrisy.

made us cynical calculators.

All of the above

. Our current value system, according to Jamieson, presumes that harms can be readily identified whether or not they are local in space in time.

True

False

. Jamieson asserts that we now face the unprecedented possibility that the global environment will be destroyed with no clear parties to blame.

True

False

. Jamieson suggests that one key benefit of developing new models of responsibility is that doing so will help motivate people to respond to the problem.

True

False

. According to Jamieson, we should focus more on cultivating virtues of character and less on calculating probable outcomes.

True

False

. Jamieson proposes that new and innovative economic models will be the key to addressing the current and future environmental crisis.

True

False

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