The Fundamentals Of Ethics - Chapter 12

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According to Kant, the only thing that is valuable in all circumstances is:
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the good wil.
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According to Kant, under what conditions is punishment always just?
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When the punishment has bad overall effects.
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According to Kant' theory, non-human animals:
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Have no moral rights.
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In Kant's view, your action has moral worth if and only if:
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you do it because you understand that it is the right thing to do.
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In order to determine what people deserve, Kant recommended that we consult:
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the principle of lex talionis.
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Kant believed that humans have dignity by virtue of:
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their rationality and autonomy.
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Kant believed that it is possible to be motivated:
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from an understanding of our moral duty, without any desire or emotion
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Paternalism is:
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limiting the liberty of others for their own good.
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Something is a case of moral luck if:
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The morality of one's action depends on factors outside of one's control.
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The principle of an eye for an eye:
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-does not take intentions into account in determine punishment. -cannot tell us how to punish crimes that have not harmed anyone. -sometimes prescribes punsihments that seem deeply immoral. -ANSWER*all of the above.
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The principle of humanity states:
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always treat a human being as an end, never as a mere means.
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Treating someone as a means is to:
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treat her as a way to help achieve your goals.
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Treating someone as an end is to:
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treat her with the respect she deserves.
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What is autonomy?
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The ability to decide which principles will govern your life.
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What is motivating a person who acts from the good will?
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An understanding of what is morally required.
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What is the only thing that has value in all circumstances, according to Kant?
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The good will.
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What principle did Kant think tells us what criminals deserve?
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Lex talionis.
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When did Kant think that actions are truly praiseworthy?
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When they are performed from the good will.
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When Kant talks about humanity, to whom is he referring?
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All and only those beings that possess autonomy and rationality.
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Which of the following characterizes cases of moral luck?
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The morality of an action depends on factors outside of one's control.
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Which of the following claims about non-human animals did Kant not endorse?
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It is permissible to treat them in any way we like.
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Which of the following claims, if true, would refute Kant's theory?
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People are not autonomous.
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Which of the following is Kant's principle of humanity?
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Always treat a human being as an end, never as a mere means.
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According to utilitarianism, slavery:
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can be justified under certain circumstances.