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Students grapple with classic ethical dilemmas by identifying core principles of duty, utility, and character in real-world professional and social conflicts.

Pädagogischer Überblick

This quiz assesses student understanding of foundational moral frameworks by applying abstract philosophical concepts to contemporary professional and social scenarios. The assessment utilizes a scenario-based pedagogical approach to bridge the gap between theoretical ethics and practical decision-making. It is an ideal formative assessment for introductory college philosophy or business ethics courses to gauge comprehension of normative theories.

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Werkzeug: Mehrfachauswahl-Quiz
Betreff: Kunst & Sonstiges
Kategorie: Philosophie
Schwierigkeitsgrad: Hochschule / Universität
Schwierigkeitsgrad: Leicht
Thema: Ethische Theorien und Dilemmata
Sprache: 🇬🇧 English
Artikel: 10
Lösungsschlüssel: Ja
Hinweise: Nein
Erstellt: Feb 14, 2026

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Was die Schüler lernen werden

  • Differentiate between Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics in practical contexts.
  • Apply the Categorical Imperative and the Principle of Utility to solve ethical dilemmas.
  • Evaluate the role of character traits and virtues in determining moral action.

All 10 Questions

  1. A defense attorney remains committed to representing a client they know is guilty because the legal system requires every citizen to have a fair trial. Which ethical framework is most evident here?
    A) Utilitarianism
    B) Deontology
    C) Ethical Egoism
    D) Virtue Ethics
  2. In the philosopher Philippa Foot’s traditional framework, a person who possesses __________, such as temperance or wisdom, acts morally because it is an expression of their developed character.
    A) categorical imperatives
    B) hedonic units
    C) virtues
    D) social contracts
  3. The 'Principle of Utility' suggests that an action is right if it produces the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people.
    A) True
    B) False
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  1. If a pharmaceutical company decides to release a generic version of a life-saving drug at a loss to stop a local epidemic, which metric are they most likely using?
    A) Shareholder profit maximization
    B) Virtue Ethics (Character of the CEO)
    C) Utilitarianism (Consequences for public health)
    D) Deontology (Rule of law)
  2. Immanuel Kant’s 'Categorical Imperative' is a central concept in __________, suggesting we should only act according to rules that we would want to become universal laws.
    A) Consequentialism
    B) Relativism
    C) Deontology
    D) Hedonism
  3. Virtue Ethics primarily asks the question 'What is my duty?' rather than 'What kind of person should I be?'
    A) True
    B) False
  4. A whistleblower exposes corporate fraud because they believe 'integrity' is a core value they must uphold, regardless of the company's rules. This is an example of:
    A) Virtue Ethics
    B) Utilitarianism
    C) Legal Positivism
    D) Nihilism
  5. When a doctor has to decide which patient receives a single available ventilator, they are facing a classic __________ where multiple moral principles may conflict.
    A) categorical imperative
    B) ethical dilemma
    C) virtue trait
    D) legal precedent
  6. In a utilitarian framework, the 'right' choice is always the one that follows the law, regardless of the consequences.
    A) True
    B) False
  7. Which of these scenarios best illustrates a 'Duty-based' (Deontological) approach to returning a found item?
    A) Returning it because it makes the owner happy.
    B) Returning it because a reward is offered.
    C) Returning it because 'Thou shalt not steal' is a universal moral rule.
    D) Returning it to build a reputation as a kind person.

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This assessment is a ten-item quiz focused on normative ethics, specifically targeting undergraduate students. It covers Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics through a mix of multiple-choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. Key concepts include Kant's Categorical Imperative, the Principle of Utility, and distributive justice. The quiz is designed to verify that learners can identify the internal logic of different moral systems when presented with modern professional conflicts, such as legal defense, medical triage, and corporate social responsibility.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Yes, this Ethics Quiz serves as an excellent no-prep resource for guest lecturers or substitute instructors because each question includes a detailed explanation to guide student review independently.

Most college students will complete this ten-question Ethics Quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes, making it a perfect tool for a quick knowledge check during a lecture.

This Ethics Quiz can support differentiated instruction by using the provided explanations as a scaffold for students new to philosophy while challenging advanced students to defend why alternative frameworks might also apply.

This Ethics Quiz is specifically designed for the college level, though it is also highly appropriate for advanced high school students enrolled in AP or IB level humanities courses.

Teachers can use this Ethics Quiz as an entry ticket to see what students remember from their reading or as a mid-lesson check to ensure they can distinguish between duty-based and consequence-based reasoning.