Question 1

Hursthouse (1999)  argues that each virtue generates a prescription. Which of the following are examples she provides as such a prescription?

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A)   do what is honest
B)   do what is charitable
C)   do what is generous
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Describe the role that practical wisdom plays in character.

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Practical wisdom, also known as phronesi...

Question 3

Aristotle was a student of Plato.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Consequentialists and deontologists give no consideration to:

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A)   emotions
B)   virtue
C)   justice
D)   desireE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Aristotle's virtues do not include wisdom or _______

Accepted Answer

a. Justice

Question 6

The principle of moderation was termed the Golden _______ by Aristotle.

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The answer of The principle of moderation was termed the...

Question 7

Aristotle termed his theory of moderation "the Golden Mean."

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Feminist critics of Aristotle argue that his notion of virtue:

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A)   Is from a male perspective only.
B)   Says nothing about male-female relationships.
C)   Allows rape and sexual abuse.
D)   Fails to mention equal employment opportunity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of Hinman's (1998)  arguments regarding the criticisms of Aristotle's virtues:

Accepted Answer

A)   Argues there are some universal elements in the list of virtues
B)   Suggests all we need to develop certain attitudes to cope with our lives
C)   There is no middle course in his list of virtues
D)   Suggests the excess is pity or bleeding heart, the deficiency is acting callously, and the mean compassionatelyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

According to , what is wrong with lying is not that it is unjust, but that it is dishonest, and dishonesty is a vice.

Accepted Answer

A)   Moral ethics
B)   Virtue ethics
C)   Justice ethics
D)   Kantian ethicsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What are personal qualities or traits of character that make us persons of excellent character?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morals
B)   Virtues
C)   Duties
D)   EthicsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Critics of Aristotle's theory contend that it shows class and gender bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Aristotle's theory is not concerned with happiness or flourishing as a human being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The critical point is that are necessary for conducting our lives well.

Accepted Answer

A)   Morals
B)   Rules
C)   Laws
D)   VirtuesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) D

Question 15

Contemporary virtue theory has been inspired by:

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A)   Plato
B)   Aristotle
C)   Socrates
D)   EuripidesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Virtues are strengths of character that promote human flourishing and well-being, and are weaknesses of character that hinder human flourishing or well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)   Habits
B)   Vices
C)   Bad morals
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

is primarily concerned with persons and character rather than with duties or with the consequences of actions.

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The answer of is primarily concerned with persons and character...

Question 18

Unlike the philosopher _______, Aristotle's theory does not stress duties.

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The answer of Unlike the philosopher _______, Aristotle's theory does...

Question 19

Aristotle's theory seeks to uncover fundamental principles governing specific actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In ethics, the imperative is to do what is right, whereas in ethics, the imperative is to be a good person.

Accepted Answer

A)   Virtue; deontological
B)   Moral; virtue
C)   Deontological; virtue
D)   Virtue; moralE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: The Importance of Character Virtues

Hursthouse (1999) argues that each virtue generates a prescription. Which of the following are examples she provides as such a prescription?

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Describe the role that practical wisdom plays in character.

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Aristotle was a student of Plato.

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Consequentialists and deontologists give no consideration to:

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Aristotle's virtues do not include wisdom or _______

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The principle of moderation was termed the Golden _______ by Aristotle.

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Aristotle termed his theory of moderation "the Golden Mean."

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Feminist critics of Aristotle argue that his notion of virtue:

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Which of the following is not one of Hinman's (1998) arguments regarding the criticisms of Aristotle's virtues:

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According to , what is wrong with lying is not that it is unjust, but that it is dishonest, and dishonesty is a vice.

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What are personal qualities or traits of character that make us persons of excellent character?

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Critics of Aristotle's theory contend that it shows class and gender bias.

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Aristotle's theory is not concerned with happiness or flourishing as a human being.

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The critical point is that are necessary for conducting our lives well.

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Contemporary virtue theory has been inspired by:

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Virtues are strengths of character that promote human flourishing and well-being, and are weaknesses of character that hinder human flourishing or well-being.

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is primarily concerned with persons and character rather than with duties or with the consequences of actions.

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Unlike the philosopher _______, Aristotle's theory does not stress duties.

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Aristotle's theory seeks to uncover fundamental principles governing specific actions.

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In ethics, the imperative is to do what is right, whereas in ethics, the imperative is to be a good person.

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