Virtue-based Ethicist Answer Key

 15 questions were answered correctly. 1   Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred. How might a virtue-based ethicist evaluate Nick’s action? The action revealed that Nick has the vice of  aggressiveness. The action revealed that Nick acted without  thinking. The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of   courage. The action did not reveal a positive or  negative trait. 2   In a famous story, Robin Hood robbed rich travelers and gave the money he acquired to the poor. Robin Hood is usually seen as a good, if not noble, person. How would a deontologist evaluate Robin Hood’s action? It is not ethical because Robin Hood was an  arrogant coward who stole from innocent people. It is not ethical because stealing is always   wrong, no matter the circumstances. It is ethical because the rich had more than  enough money, and the poor did not have enough. 3   "I always sayeveryone shouldn't be afraid to try new things. On a recent trip to Spain, I ate all my meals at my favorite place— McDonald's." Which of the following sources of bias is apparent in this quotation?      Religion Self-interest Familiarity Upbringing How might a virtue-based ethicist classify this action?     5  Impermissible Supererogatory Neutral Obligatory   Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-based ethics? Two people might disagree on whether   something is a virtue. Everyone isn't governed by the same moral  norms. Not enough attention is given to self improvement. An agent's ignorance makes it too easy to get  away with bad results. Stephanie volunteers at an organization that collects and distributes clothing to those in need. As she is packing boxes to send overseas, she finds a donated item of clothing that perfectly suits her sense of style and would be a versatile item to add to her own wardrobe. Stephanie sets the item aside to take home with her. According to virtue-based ethics, why is Stephanie's action unethical? She is not following the instructions she was  given.    Her action cultivates the vice of greed. Stealing is always wrong. Her action will deprive needy recipients of  clothing. 7   Select the basis for moral value used by character ethics.   The adherence of an action to divine authority The ultimate effects of an action The individual trait being demonstrated by an   action The inherent value of an action based upon  intent 8   "Capital punishment is morally acceptable if it prevents more people from being murdered." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?     9  Kantian deontology Egoism Virtue-based ethics Utilitarianism   Which of the following statements displays the speaker's unfair bias? "I gave Timmy extra credit because he went  above and beyond on the assignment." "I gave Timmy extra credit because he works  harder than his classmates."  "I gave Timmy extra credit because he's my  favorite student." 10   "Eating pork is morally wrong because the Torah forbids it." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?     11  Virtue-based ethics Kantian deontology Conventionalism Divine command theory   Francis believes that every person should have ambition. Which of the following actions is inconsistent with his belief?   Francis is content to keep his dead-end job. Francis dresses for the job he wants rather  than the one he has.  Francis starts a new company with two friends. 12   "Giving away excess wealth is obligatory because it brings about a greater good for all of society." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?     13  Conventionalism Divine command theory Virtue-based ethics Utilitarianism   Choose the true statement about virtue-based ethics. According to the principles of virtue-based  ethics, actions are judged against the greater good. According to the principles of virtue-based   ethics, actions are less important than the agent's moral character  when assigning moral value. According to the principles of virtue-based  ethics, people can be judged by the consequences of their actions. 14   Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-based ethics? Walt is looking for an ethical system that  respects cultural differences. Wendy is looking for an ethical framework that   allows her to focus on what kind of person she is. Wycliffe is looking for an ethical framework  that evaluates actions based solely on intent. Winifred is looking for an ethical system that is  based in the Ten Commandments. 15   "Abortion is acceptable if the woman doesn't want to be a mother." To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?     Conventionalism Egoism Utilitarianism