Test Your Ethics Knowledge

Test Your Ethics Knowledge

Take this quiz to test your understanding of ethics and moral philosophy.

published on March 11
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What is the study of right and wrong behavior called?

What is the study of right and wrong behavior called?
Ethics
Physics
Mathematics
Biology
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Which philosopher is often associated with the concept of the 'Categorical Imperative'?

Which philosopher is often associated with the concept of the 'Categorical Imperative'?
Aristotle
Immanuel Kant
John Stuart Mill
Plato
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What is the principle of 'Utilitarianism' based on?

What is the principle of 'Utilitarianism' based on?
Virtue ethics
Maximizing happiness
Divine command theory
Natural law
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Which ethical theory focuses on the intentions behind actions rather than the outcomes?

Which ethical theory focuses on the intentions behind actions rather than the outcomes?
Deontological ethics
Relativism
Consequentialism
Egoism
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What is the term for the belief that there are no universal moral truths?

What is the term for the belief that there are no universal moral truths?
Ethical relativism
Absolutism
Moral objectivism
Utilitarianism
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Which ethical concept states that one should treat others as one would like to be treated?

Which ethical concept states that one should treat others as one would like to be treated?
The Golden Rule
The Veil of Ignorance
The Trolley Problem
The Euthyphro Dilemma
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What is the term for the ethical theory that prioritizes the well-being of the majority?

What is the term for the ethical theory that prioritizes the well-being of the majority?
Deontological ethics
Utilitarianism
Virtue ethics
Relativism
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According to 'Virtue ethics', what is the most important factor in determining morality?

According to 'Virtue ethics', what is the most important factor in determining morality?
Intentions
Outcomes
Individual character traits
Social contract
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Which ethical theory believes that the rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the context?

Which ethical theory believes that the rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the context?
Consequentialism
Relativism
Virtue ethics
Deontological ethics
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What is the term for the view that morality is determined by cultural norms?

What is the term for the view that morality is determined by cultural norms?
Moral absolutism
Cultural relativism
Ethical egoism
Divine command theory
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Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of personal integrity and character?

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of personal integrity and character?
Utilitarianism
Deontological ethics
Virtue ethics
Egoism
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What is the term for the belief that morality is based on self-interest?

What is the term for the belief that morality is based on self-interest?
Utilitarianism
Egoism
Pluralism
Absolutism