Chapter 7 Self Quiz

. In Kant’s theory, a maxim is

a piece of wisdom handed down over many generations.

an objectively correct moral rule.

a principle of action that one gives to oneself.

a false moral principle.

. Kant claims that the morality of one’s actions depends on

one’s intentions.

the results of one’s action.

both a and b

neither a nor b

. Kant claimed that

morality and rationality have nothing to do with each other.

acting morally is always irrational.

acting immorally is always irrational.

acting rationally is usually immoral.

. According to Kant, all moral duties are

categorical imperatives.

hypothetical imperatives.

created by God.

the products of social convention.

. The principle of universalizability does not account for the immorality of

lying.

slavery.

cheating on one’s taxes.

principled fanatics.

. What is a categorical imperative, according to Kant?

a command of reason that depends on what we care about

a command of reason that does not depend on what we care about

a principle of action that one gives to oneself

a principle of action that one gives to others

. The principle of humanity states:

it is never permissible to kill an innocent human being.

always treat a human being as an end, and never as a mere means.

act only on maxims that can be applied to all of humanity.

all human beings, even those who lack rationality and autonomy, are equally valuable.

. Kant believed that humans have dignity by virtue of their

membership in the species Homo sapiens.

being created in the image of God.

capacity for kindness.

rationality and autonomy.

. To treat someone as an end is to treat her

as a goal.

as if you’ll never see her again.

with the respect she deserves.

in a way that makes her better off.

. To treat someone as a means is to treat her

as a way to help you achieve your goals.

as a way to help you achieve her goals.

as a way to maximize happiness.

in a way that respects her autonomy.

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