Saylor Academy - PHIL MISC Sophia Ethics FINAL Milestone

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You passed this Milestone 18 questions were answered correctly. 6 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 question was skipped. These were marked incorrect. 1 The ethical position that evaluates t... he morality of an action solely on the results of that action is __________. • consequentialism • deontology • character ethics • divine command theory CONCEPT Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions 2 Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-based ethics? • Walt is looking for an ethical system that respects cultural differences. • Wendy is looking for an ethical framework that allows her to focus on what kind of person she is. • Wycliffe is looking for an ethical framework that evaluates actions based solely on intent. • Winifred is looking for an ethical system that is based in the Ten Commandments. CONCEPT Support for Virtue-Based Ethics 3 According to egoism, what might an egoist think about when compelled to serve on a jury? • We are obligated to honor the Constitution and its directive that everyone has a right to face a jury. • It is a fair system when a panel of ordinary citizens are obligated to pass judgment. • I have an important project at work I am obligated to complete this week. • The criminal justice system is obligated to work for all people. CONCEPT Applying Egoism [Show More]

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