Ethics Ch. 1

The reading by Hume is about

Metaethics is largely about studying

Ethics is that branch of philosophy that is concerned with how we ought to live, with the idea of the good, and with the meaning of such concepts as right and wrong.

Ethics requires skillful reasoning. Which of the following is not important to making a good argument?

In doing metaethics one analyzes the meaning and function of ethical language.

"People often find it difficult to do what they believe is right" is a normative statement.

The difference between teleological and deontological is that

Ethical theory does which of the following

While emotions or feelings may play some role in moral considerations, one is also expected to give reasons for one's moral judgments.

An ethical theory is a systematic exposition of a particular view about what is the nature and basis of good or right.

Ethics is exclusively a descriptive discipline.

Ethical considerations always start from the top, in other words, with the formulation of ethical principles or basic ethical values.

The reasons supporting a conclusion in an argument are called a. ad hominems. b. ethical principles. c. valid forms. d. premises.

Ethical theory does which of the following a. Shows people how they should act. b. Proves an argument to be right or wrong. c. Agrees with legal decisions. d. Provides reasons for judging actions to be right or wrong.

To say that Sue has a right to know the truth is to give a consequentialist reason for being honest.

According to the text, one reason why we study ethics is to see whether we can justify the beliefs we already hold.

Ethics is that branch of philosophy that seeks to discover what different moral beliefs different people do in fact have.

Another name for a good argument is

Recommending a certain behavior such as sharing due to one's own approval of that behavior is known as emotivism.

Looking at the source of an opinion instead of the reason given for it is called begging the question.