Multiple choice

1. (TCOs 5, 8) The idea that the assisted suicide of terminally ill patients should be allowed or assisted for the greater happiness of all concerned reflects what type of ethics? (Points : 5)

Aristotle's Doctrine of the Mean

Kant's Categorical Imperative (in the 2nd Formulation)

Thomas Aquinas's concept of conscience

Rand's concept of self-interest

Mill's Principle of Utility

2. (TCO 1) What is the moral ideal of compassion? (Points : 5)

Acts of unmerited kindness

Sentiment in response to the suffering of others

Acknowledging the sufferings of others

Acts of altruism

Acts contrary to Objectivism

3. (TCO 4, 5) One of the common errors in Ethics is that of the double standard. Double standard consists of what? (Points : 5)

Discriminating in the application of ethical criteria based on our own preferences

Setting aside ethical criteria in special cases

Taking steps to avoid condemnation of others

Using one set of criteria for judging cases concerning ourselves and another for all others

Suspending judgment when concerned that the consequences would be too severe

4. (TCOs 1, 5) Prescriptive language used in ethical discussions is characterized by which of the following words? (Points : 5)

Cannot be

Could be

Used to be

Should be

Must be