Test Your Moral Philosophy Knowledge (2)

Test Your Moral Philosophy Knowledge (2)

Think you know your moral philosophy? Take this quiz to find out! See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on July 01
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Who is known for the moral philosophy of utilitarianism?

Immanuel Kant
John Stuart Mill
Plato
Aristotle
2/12

Which concept refers to doing what is morally right regardless of the consequences?

Which concept refers to doing what is morally right regardless of the consequences?
Virtue ethics
Deontology
Consequentialism
Existentialism
3/12

Who proposed the categorical imperative as a moral principle?

John Locke
David Hume
Immanuel Kant
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the 'veil of ignorance'?

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the 'veil of ignorance'?
Thomas Hobbes
Socrates
John Rawls
Friedrich Nietzsche
5/12

What is the central idea of ethical egoism?

What is the central idea of ethical egoism?
Maximizing happiness for the greatest number
Pursuing one's self-interest above all else
Acting in accordance with universal laws
Seeking to maximize virtue in oneself
6/12

Which moral theory emphasizes the cultivation of good character traits?

Utilitarianism
Nihilism
Virtue ethics
Social contract theory
7/12

Who is commonly associated with the concept of 'The Golden Rule'?

Who is commonly associated with the concept of 'The Golden Rule'?
Confucius
Jesus of Nazareth
Buddha
Muhammad
8/12

Which philosopher is known for his theory of moral particularism?

G.E. Moore
Alfred Adler
Mary Wollstonecraft
Arthur Schopenhauer
9/12

What does the 'Trolley Problem' thought experiment explore in moral philosophy?

The nature of moral knowledge
The problem of divine command theory
The ethics of self-interest
The ethics of killing to save others
10/12

Which moral philosophy is concerned with the overall well-being and happiness of sentient beings?

Deontology
Utilitarianism
Nihilism
Existentialism
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What is the focus of the 'ethical pluralism' approach to moral philosophy?

What is the focus of the 'ethical pluralism' approach to moral philosophy?
The importance of ethical rules and duties
The idea that there is a single moral truth or principle
The belief that different ethical perspectives can be valid in different contexts
The rejection of moral values altogether
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Which ethical theory emphasizes the role of empathy and compassion in moral decision-making?

Which ethical theory emphasizes the role of empathy and compassion in moral decision-making?
Ethical relativism
Care ethics
Contractarianism
Absolutism