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Select the statement that reveals upbringing as a source of bias in ethical evaluation. I scold a student for allowing his parents to help with an assignment, but I help my own child when I be... lieve the work is too hard for her. I never talk back to the teacher because, as a child, my parents taught me to respect educators. I call myself a conservative, but I vote for liberal candidates when their policies benefit me financially. I ride the packed subway in New York City all the time, but it seems rude to me when I see people in Japan crowd onto full trains. CONCEPT Sources of Bias in Ethical Decisions 3 Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy? Philosophy more easily explains social problems. Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths. Philosophy makes everyone's opinion equal. Philosophy improves critical thinking skills. CONCEPT Benefits of Philosophy and Ethics 4 "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Utilitarianism Kantian deontology Egoism Conventionalism CONCEPT Case Study: Abortion 5 The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action solely on the results of that action is . character ethics consequentialism deontology divine command theory CONCEPT Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 6 Which of the following represents act utilitarianism? Patty looks out for her family because she believes it's her duty. Percy rescues a stranger from a burning car because he would do that for anyone. Penelope works because she needs money for rent and food. Pierre bikes to work because he believes in not wasting gas. CONCEPT Act and Rule Utilitarianism 7 Which of the following statements supports egoism? The rule of law motivates actions for individuals. Ethical standards are easily upheld when they benefit others. A flourishing society requires flourishing individuals. A society is more just if it enforces laws for the benefit of everyone. CONCEPT Support for Egoism 8 Which of the following examples contains a disagreement between popular thought and divine command theory? God says to love him above all else, a fact of which my mother often reminds me. God forbids wearing mixed fibers, but most people aren't concerned with what their clothes are made of. God commands people to be generous, so I give 10% of my paycheck to an organization that helps at- risk youth in my community. God says to support the poor, so there are a lot of religious charities. CONCEPT Applying Divine Command Theory 9 "Giving away excess wealth is obligatory because it brings about a greater good for all of society." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing? Utilitarianism Divine command theory [Show More]

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