Chapter 21 Self Quiz

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. What three types of theory exhaust all the possible views of the status of ethics?

Nihilism, relativism, and objectivism correct incorrect

Skepticism, dogmatism, and quietism correct incorrect

Monism, pluralism, and particularism correct incorrect

Utilitarianism, Kantianism, and contractarianism correct incorrect

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. What is the relationship between ethical objectivism and ethical absolutism?

Ethical objectivism requires ethical absolutism. correct incorrect

Ethical objectivism is consistent with, but does not require, ethical absolutism. correct incorrect

Ethical objectivism is inconsistent with ethical absolutism. correct incorrect

If ethical absolutism is false, then so is ethical objectivism. correct incorrect

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. According to the text, which of the following does ethical objectivism support?

Ethical absolutism correct incorrect

Ethical nihilism correct incorrect

Tolerance correct incorrect

Dogmatism correct incorrect

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. If ethical objectivism is true, which of the following must be true?

We are permitted to force our moral views onto other people. correct incorrect

It is OK to be dogmatic about one's moral views. correct incorrect

Not all truths are subjective. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. What is the key assumption behind the claim that atheism is incompatible with ethical objectivism?

God created absolutely everything. correct incorrect

All laws require a lawmaker. correct incorrect

Atheists are guaranteed to act immorally. correct incorrect

Religion is most people's only motivation for acting morally. correct incorrect

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. What kind of reasons is the objectivity of morality often thought to require?

Categorical reasons correct incorrect

Hypothetical reasons correct incorrect

Prudential reasons correct incorrect

Theoretical reasons correct incorrect

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. What is the conclusion of the motivational argument inspired by David Hume?

Morality is relative. correct incorrect

Morality is subjective. correct incorrect

Moral beliefs can't be true. correct incorrect

Ethical objectivism is true. correct incorrect

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. What is the term for the view that moral features are just ordinary scientific features?

Moral nihilism correct incorrect

Moral scientism correct incorrect

Moral naturalism correct incorrect

Moral physicalism correct incorrect

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. What kind of claims tell us how things ought to be?

Positive claims correct incorrect

Normative claims correct incorrect

Scientific claims correct incorrect

Theoretical claims correct incorrect

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. According to the text, what is wrong with thinking that a claim is true only if science can verify it?

Such a claim does not pass its own test. correct incorrect

Such a claim does not make room for religious knowledge. correct incorrect

Such a claim ignores the failings of science. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect