(Solved): PHL 360 Module 1 Quiz  •  Points 20   •    Questions 10 ...

WPC 300 Module 1 Quiz 
Due Oct 18 at 11:59pm 
Points 20
Questions 10

Instructions
Q1) Quiz 1 
Module 1 Quiz
Please choose the best answer to the following questions:

Question 1
2 / 2 pts
I have read the syllabus for this course.
    True
    False
 
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT one of the Ethical Approaches covered in the text?

• Utilitarianism
• Diligentism
• Rights-Based Ethics
• Kantianism
• Virtue Ethics

  
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
The "Categorical Imperative" implores us to...

• ... act in such a way that we gain the most profit at all times.
• ... act in such a way that we end up dying an honorable death.
• ... act in such a way that our behaviors and practices could rationally be universalized.
• ... act in such a way that we can easily assimilate other species for the good of the collective..

 
 
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
Which ethical system gives us a general rule that says we ought to produce pleasure while reducing pain?

• Marxism
• Diligentism
• Virtue Ethics
• Utilitarianism

 
 
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Instead of being rule-centered, the ethical approach known as _________________ demands that we concentrate on being good persons.

• Virtue Ethics
• Person Ethics
• Unruly Ethics
• Opportunity Ethics

  
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT one of the "nuts-and-bolts" definitions of philosophy given by the instructor?

• Philosophy = Love of Wisdom
• Philosophy = The Search for Something
• Philosophy = Mindless Navel Gazing
• Philosophy = Thinking Really Hard About Big Issues

  
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
Philosophical arguments are constructed from ____________________ that lead to a _______________________ .

• premises ... conclusion
• pithy quotes ... speculation
• opinions ... stonger opinions
• specific data ... result

  
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
The instructor has found that the number one reason students fail to earn full points on discussion posts is because...

• ... student fail to give complete answers.
• ... students fail to show mastery of the subject.
• ... students make small grammatical errors.
• ... students argue against the instructor's favorite theories.
•  

 
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
Please match the name of the informal fallacy with the best example of that fallacy.

• Naturalistic Fallacy
• Straw Man Fallacy
• Appeal to Authority Fallacy 

              
Other Incorrect Match Options:
•    A legal appeal to judge that wastes time.
•    If is it ethical, it is obvious.
•    Scarecrows are not real people.
 
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
Which one of the following is a sort of "test" to see if a person is inclined towards Utilitarianism?

• The Mary Problem
• The Trolley Problem
• The Combination Problem
• The Skeptical Hypothesis