Ethics Questions
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T/F: virtue ethics is more concerned about character than about rules
T/F: paternalism is a theory about how to defend parental rights against state interference
giving people what is their due falls under the principle ofa. autonomyb. non malfeasancec. beneficenced. utilitye. none of the above
the moral theory that holds that actions are right insofar as they increase happiness is
nel noddings thinks suing law and principle in moral reasoning is the approach of
"since people's lives derive meaning and fulfillment form their projects and accomplishments, a person's risking a shortened life for one more fulfilled might well justify actions detrimental to his health..."
"every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim."
sometimes we face irreversible decisions. sometimes we make decisions under psychological or sociological pressure, and we sometimes make decisions without sufficiently appreciating all the dangers. in these instances, Gerald Dworkin writes, we may be open to some kind of
identify the following argument form: 1. if p, then q2. not p; therefore,3. not q
a legal document determining medical care in case of a patient's incapacitation is called
speculation and curiosity; morals are liable to corruption; consistency
organisms have their own reason to live and add to the ecosystem, this leads to happiness
the berkshire boar who becomes the leader of animal farm after the rebellion
a loyal and hardworking cart-horse known for his motto " i will work harder "
a vain and materialistic white mare more concerned with her own comfort than animalism
a gentle cart-horse and close companion to boxer
a persuasive pig who serves as napoleons aid and used language to manipulate other animals
the irresponsible and oppressive owner of manor farm
a berkshire boar who plays a role in drafting the seven commandments of animalism
an elderly boar who inspires the animals to revolt against their human owner