Ethical | MCQs

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The concept of "justice as fairness" is associated with the ethical philosopher John Rawls.

He developed this idea in his influential work "A Theory of Justice," where he proposed principles of justice based on the notion of fairness, particularly through the veil of ignorance.

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According to Kantian ethics, an action is morally right if it is performed out of duty and follows the categorical imperative.

It emphasizes the importance of acting in accordance with universal principles or maxims, regardless of the consequences or personal desires.

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Deontology prioritizes the intrinsic value of actions rather than their consequences.

It judges the morality of actions based on principles, duties, or rules, regardless of the outcomes or consequences.

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Deontology emphasizes the importance of one's intentions in determining the morality of an action.

It focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions based on principles or rules, rather than solely on the consequences of those actions.

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Utilitarianism emphasizes the importance of the consequences of actions.

It evaluates the morality of an action based on its ability to produce the greatest overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.

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The theory which does not justify capital punishment is the Reformative theory.

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The Retributivism theory justifies capital punishment.

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Virtue as knowledge is a concept related to Socrates.

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Virtue denotes a Good Character.

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Henry Sidgwick's ethical position is known as "Rational Utilitarianism."