Chapter 8 Self-Quiz

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. According to natural law theory, an action is right if and only if it

maximizes happiness. correct incorrect

is permitted by a rule agreed on by rational people. correct incorrect

treats others as ends in themselves. correct incorrect

is in accordance with human nature. correct incorrect

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. What is the difference between moral laws and laws of nature?

It is possible to break moral laws, but not laws of nature. correct incorrect

Moral laws do not describe how things actually behave, but laws of nature do. correct incorrect

Moral laws to not predict how things will go, but laws of nature do. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. An innate trait is one that is

possessed from birth. correct incorrect

endowed by God. correct incorrect

acquired from parents or society. correct incorrect

a part of natural law. correct incorrect

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. According to Aquinas, we are morally required to fulfill our nature because

doing so maximizes utility. correct incorrect

doing so makes our lives go best. correct incorrect

it was endowed by God. correct incorrect

none of the above (Aquinas did not think this.) correct incorrect