Chapter 11 Self Quiz

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. What is the fundamental principle of morality, according to Kant?

Never lie. correct incorrect

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. correct incorrect

Act only on maxims that are universalizable. correct incorrect

Always maximize happiness. correct incorrect

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. What did Kant believe is the relationship between rationality and morality?

Morality and rationality are fundamentally opposed. correct incorrect

Rationality requires us to be moral. correct incorrect

Morality and rationality are completely independent. correct incorrect

Rationality might sometimes require immorality, but not often. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following did Kant believe to be the central moral virtue?

Integrity correct incorrect

Benevolence correct incorrect

Compassion correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. The principle of universalizability states that you should

act only in such a way that you would be comfortable with everyone acting. correct incorrect

act towards others as you would want them to act towards you. correct incorrect

act only according to maxims that are universalizable. correct incorrect

act only if your maxim results in good consequences. correct incorrect

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. According to the text, what is wrong with the principle of universalizability?

It fails to explain what's wrong with lying. correct incorrect

It permits the actions of principled fanatics. correct incorrect

It falsely claims that the central moral virtue is benevolence. correct incorrect

It makes the morality of actions solely a matter of their consequences. correct incorrect

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. To have integrity is to

act in harmony with the principles you believe in. correct incorrect

act in a way that benefits others. correct incorrect

act morally. correct incorrect

act consistently. correct incorrect

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. According to Kant, which actions have maxims?

Moral actions correct incorrect

Immoral actions correct incorrect

Rational actions correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. The Amoralist's Challenge is a direct challenge to what?

Kant's principle of universalizability correct incorrect

Kant's claim that immoral conduct is irrational correct incorrect

Kant's claim that every action has a maxim correct incorrect

Kant's verdict in the lying promise case correct incorrect

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. According to Kant, moral requirements apply to

all living things. correct incorrect

all who possess reason. correct incorrect

all who can suffer. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. According to Kant, if two actions have the same result

they have the same maxim. correct incorrect

they have the same moral status. correct incorrect

they are the same act. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect