Nail Senior Ethics Theories Quiz (Advanced) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Synthesize complex moral frameworks and analyze high-stakes scenarios through comparative logic and deontological critiques.
Pedagogical Overview
This quiz assesses student mastery of major ethical frameworks, ranging from classical Aristotelian virtue ethics to contemporary theories like John Rawls's justice as fairness. The assessment utilizes comparative logic and high-stakes scenario analysis to challenge students to apply abstract philosophical principles to concrete moral dilemmas. It is designed for high school seniors or introductory college philosophy courses to measure critical thinking and theoretical synthesis in ethics.
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- Differentiate between deontological, utilitarian, and virtue-based moral frameworks.
- Apply the Doctrine of Double Effect and the Categorical Imperative to complex real-world scenarios.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of impartiality versus the special obligations found in Care Ethics.
All 10 Questions
- W.D. Ross proposed 'prima facie' duties to address flaws in rigid moral systems. Which scenario best illustrates a conflict between the duty of non-maleficence and the duty of fidelity?A) Breaking a promise to a friend to prevent a serious physical assault on a stranger.B) Lying on a resume to ensure your family has enough money for organic groceries.C) Returning a borrowed weapon to an owner who is currently in a state of rage.D) Donating a portion of your salary to a global charity to fulfill a religious vow.
- According to Thomas Aquinas's Doctrine of Double Effect, an action with a foreseeable evil outcome is permissible if the evil is the intended means to a greater good.A) TrueB) False
- In 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,' Ursula K. Le Guin presents a city of perfect happiness dependent on the misery of one child. A strict ________ would argue this trade-off is morally mandatory.A) Act UtilitarianB) Kantian DeontologistC) Virtue EthicistD) Care Ethicist
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- Which concept from Immanuel Kant’s 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' prohibits using a human being merely as a tool for a specific end?A) The Hypothetical ImperativeB) The Formula of HumanityC) The Principle of UtilityD) The Golden Mean
- Aristotle’s Eudaimonia is achieved not through fleeting pleasure, but through the cultivation of ________, which represents the 'Golden Mean' between extremes.A) AsceticismB) Phronesis (Practical Wisdom)C) Categorical ImperativesD) Hedonistic Calculus
- John Rawls’s 'Veil of Ignorance' is a thought experiment designed to ensure that justice is determined without knowledge of one's own social status or talents.A) TrueB) False
- Philippa Foot’s 'George and the Chemistry Job' dilemma critiques Utilitarianism by highlighting the problem of:A) Cultural RelativismB) Personal Integrity and AgencyC) The lack of quantifiable happinessD) The complexity of scientific advancement
- While Peter Singer argues for global charity based on ________, critics argue that we have special moral obligations to those closest to us, a central tenet of Care Ethics.A) Moral ParticularismB) ImpartialityC) Divine Command TheoryD) Egoism
- An Ethical Egoist would argue that an individual should always act in a way that provides the most benefit to the community, even if it harms themselves.A) TrueB) False
- Contrast the Ring of Gyges (Plato) with Kant’s Deontology. Why would a Kantian refuse to use the ring’s power of invisibility for personal gain?A) Because the ring’s magic is inherently deceptive and thus unnatural.B) Because the consequences of being caught would outweigh the benefits.C) Because a maxim of stealing cannot be universalized without contradiction.D) Because the ring does not promote the 'greatest happiness for the greatest number'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Ethics Theories Quiz is an excellent resource for a substitute because the provide answer key and detailed explanations allow a non-specialist to manage the classroom effectively while students engage with deep philosophical content.
Most grade 11 students will finish this Ethics Theories Quiz in approximately twenty to thirty minutes, depending on their prior familiarity with the specific philosophical texts mentioned.
This advanced Ethics Theories Quiz can be used for differentiation by providing it as an extension activity for honors students while providing scaffolding or guided notes for students who may find the vocabulary of deontology and eudaimonia challenging.
While specifically designed as a grade 11 Ethics Theories Quiz, the rigor of the questions makes it appropriate for high school seniors or even college freshmen in an introductory ethics course.
You can use this Ethics Theories Quiz as an exit ticket or mid-unit check to identify which moral frameworks, such as Utilitarianism or Kantianism, require further clarification before moving on to applied ethics topics.
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