Chapter 9 Self Quiz

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. Which of the following best describes the relationship between utilitarianism and consequentialism?

Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism. correct incorrect

Consequentialism is a form of utilitarianism. correct incorrect

Utilitarianism and consequentialism are completely independent theories. correct incorrect

Utilitarianism and consequentialism are inconsistent. correct incorrect

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. What is necessary in order to gain moral knowledge, according to most utilitarians?

Having a virtuous disposition correct incorrect

Accurately predicting the consequences of an action correct incorrect

Making a careful study of moral philosophy correct incorrect

Most utilitarians deny the existence of moral knowledge. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following do most utilitarians believe determines the morality of actions?

The expected consequences of the action correct incorrect

The actual consequences of the action correct incorrect

The goodness of the intentions of the person performing the action correct incorrect

Whether or not the action violates God's commands correct incorrect

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. What determines the morality of the intentions behind one's actions, according to utilitarianism?

The expected consequences of the action correct incorrect

The actual consequences of the action correct incorrect

The emotions felt by the person performing the action correct incorrect

The sincerity of the person performing the action correct incorrect

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. According to the text, what do most utilitarians believe about conventional moral wisdom?

Most of conventional morality is mistaken. correct incorrect

Conventional morality is mistaken in some ways but is mostly correct. correct incorrect

Conventional morality is entirely correct. correct incorrect

Conventional morality should be ignored whenever doing so is in one's self-interest. correct incorrect

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. What attitudes do most utilitarians take toward moral rules?

Many moral rules are absolute and must never be broken. correct incorrect

Moral rules can be helpful but can be broken if doing so is optimific. correct incorrect

Following moral rules is harmful and ought to be shunned. correct incorrect

Utilitarians believe that the idea of a "moral rule" is incoherent. correct incorrect

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. What attitude do most utilitarians take toward non-human animals?

Their suffering does not matter morally. correct incorrect

Their suffering matters morally but not nearly as much as that of humans. correct incorrect

If an animal suffers to the same extent as a human, the animal's suffering is equally important. correct incorrect

Animal suffering is morally more important than human suffering because animals are not moral agents. correct incorrect

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. In determining the moral permissibility of the death penalty, which is not a concern of a consequentialist?

Whether or not the death penalty reduces crime correct incorrect

Whether or not the death penalty increases security correct incorrect

Whether or not the death penalty is applied fairly correct incorrect

Whether or not the death penalty expands respect for human life correct incorrect

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. What does it mean for you to be a member of the moral community?

That you are part of a society that has certain moral beliefs correct incorrect

That you are part of a group that acts morally correct incorrect

That you are morally virtuous correct incorrect

That you are morally important in your own right correct incorrect

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. Consequentialists all agree that

morality requires whatever act is optimific. correct incorrect

well-being is the only thing that is intrinsically valuable. correct incorrect

all living things are members of the moral community. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect