Categorical Imperatives & Social Contracts: 11th Grade Ethics Quiz (Medium) Arbeitsblatt • Kostenloser PDF-Download mit Antwortschlüssel
Students sharpen their moral reasoning by applying complex frameworks like Contractarianism and Prima Facie duties to modern geopolitical and tech dilemmas.
Pädagogischer Überblick
This ethics quiz assesses student understanding of foundational moral frameworks including deontology, social contract theory, and utilitarianism. The quiz employs a scaffolded approach by moving from theoretical definitions to the application of these principles within modern technological and geopolitical contexts. It is ideally suited for 11th-grade social studies or philosophy electives, providing a rigorous formative assessment of students' moral reasoning and critical thinking skills.
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- Differentiate between deontological and consequentialist ethical frameworks in professional and personal scenarios.
- Analyze the application of Social Contract Theory and the 'Veil of Ignorance' in modern social policy.
- Apply Aristotle's Virtue Ethics and the concept of the 'Golden Mean' to evaluate moral character.
All 10 Questions
- A state governor restricts travel during a pandemic, citing Thomas Hobbes' view that citizens trade certain liberties for collective security. This aligns with which framework?A) Virtue EthicsB) Social Contract TheoryC) NihilismD) Divine Command Theory
- In Immanuel Kant’s 'Categorical Imperative,' an action is only moral if you would be willing to make that action a universal law that everyone must follow.A) TrueB) False
- An AI developer decides to include a 'kill switch' in a robot even if it reduces efficiency, because they believe the safety of humanity is an absolute rule, or a ______ duty.A) TeleologicalB) DeontologicalC) HedonisticD) Relativistic
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- W.D. Ross proposed 'prima facie' duties. Which of the following best describes this concept in a moral dilemma?A) Absolute rules that can never be broken under any circumstance.B) The idea that only the pleasure of the individual matters.C) Self-evident moral obligations that may conflict, requiring us to find the 'actual duty'.D) The belief that there is no objective truth in ethics.
- John Stuart Mill, a famous Utilitarian, argued that 'higher pleasures' (intellectual and moral) should be weighted more heavily than 'lower pleasures' (physical).A) TrueB) False
- In the context of the 'Veil of Ignorance,' philosopher John Rawls suggests we should design social systems as if we don't know our own status, aiming for ______.A) Strict HierarchyB) EgoismC) Justice as FairnessD) Authoritarianism
- A scientist refuses to falsify data even though doing so would unlock a grant that could fund a cure for cancer. This scientist is likely following which ethical approach?A) Act UtilitarianismB) KantianismC) Ethical EgoismD) Cultural Relativism
- An 'Ethical Egoist' believes that humans are incapable of acting in anything other than their own self-interest.A) TrueB) False
- Aristotle’s 'Golden Mean' suggests that virtue is found in the balance between two extremes. What is the virtue between 'Cowardice' and 'Rashness'?A) TemperanceB) GenerosityC) CourageD) Justice
- When a software company prioritizes releasing a buggy product to stay in business rather than following safety protocols, they are prioritizing ______ over Deontology.A) ConsequentialismB) Virtue EthicsC) StocismD) Existentialism
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Yes, this 11th Grade Ethics Quiz is an excellent self-contained resource for sub plans because it provides clear explanations for each answer, allowing students to self-correct and learn independently.
Most high school students will complete this 11th Grade Ethics Quiz in approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on their prior familiarity with philosophers like Kant and Rawls.
This 11th Grade Ethics Quiz supports differentiation by using real-world scenarios that provide concrete context for abstract philosophical concepts, making the material accessible to students with varying levels of prior knowledge.
While specifically designed as an 11th Grade Ethics Quiz, the complexity of topics like Contractarianism and Prima Facie duties makes it suitable for advanced 10th graders or introductory 12th grade social science courses.
You can use this 11th Grade Ethics Quiz at the end of a unit on moral philosophy to identify which specific frameworks, such as Deontology or Virtue Ethics, require further clarification before a major summatitve essay.
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