Test Your Ethics Knowledge Take this quiz to test your understanding of ethics and moral philosophy. remus2009 published on March 110 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 What is the study of right and wrong behavior called? Ethics Physics Mathematics Biology 2/12 Which philosopher is often associated with the concept of the 'Categorical Imperative'? Aristotle Immanuel Kant John Stuart Mill Plato 3/12 What is the principle of 'Utilitarianism' based on? Virtue ethics Maximizing happiness Divine command theory Natural law 4/12 Which ethical theory focuses on the intentions behind actions rather than the outcomes? Deontological ethics Relativism Consequentialism Egoism 5/12 What is the term for the belief that there are no universal moral truths? Ethical relativism Absolutism Moral objectivism Utilitarianism 6/12 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 7/12 What is the term for the ethical theory that prioritizes the well-being of the majority? Deontological ethics Utilitarianism Virtue ethics Relativism 8/12 According to 'Virtue ethics', what is the most important factor in determining morality? Intentions Outcomes Individual character traits Social contract 9/12 Which ethical theory believes that the rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the context? Consequentialism Relativism Virtue ethics Deontological ethics 10/12 What is the term for the view that morality is determined by cultural norms? Moral absolutism Cultural relativism Ethical egoism Divine command theory 11/12 Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of personal integrity and character? Utilitarianism Deontological ethics Virtue ethics Egoism 12/12 What is the term for the belief that morality is based on self-interest? Utilitarianism Egoism Pluralism Absolutism
